Calf Care 360
A multi-layered approach to Neonatal
Calf Diarrhoea, addressing calf health
through five pillars of care
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Why?
The risk of neonatal calf diarrhoea (NCD)
A common challenge
- Approximately 20% of calves will develop NCD1–3
- NCD may be caused by Cryptosporidium parvum, enterotoxic Escherichia coli (ETEC), Salmonella, bovine rotavirus, bovine coronavirus, Eimeria species and inappropriate nutrition1,4
- Many outbreaks are caused by multiple pathogens, making accurate diagnosis difficult4
With devastating results
- NCD accounts for 40–50% of calf mortalities in the first month1,4
- NCD affects growth, productivity and long-term herd performance
- NCD leads to significant economic losses1
The financial burden of Cryptosporidium parvum infection can be up to €140 per infected calf5
How?
Introducing Calf Care 360
A multi-layered approach to NCD, addressing calf health
through five pillars of care
Biosecurity
Proven hygiene solutions combined with a smart platform to assess and strengthen biosecurity where it matters most
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Diagnostics & Monitoring
Fast, accurate on-farm testing for early, targeted intervention and better outcomes
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Knowledge
An understanding of pathogens, risk factors and best practices to support healthy growth in calves
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Taking care of every angle
- The first few weeks of a calf’s life are critical for building health and strength
- NCD is common in calves and has high mortality
- Calf Care 360 delivers complete solutions to help you reduce risk, optimise calf health and safeguard herd performance
Because when you take care of every angle, you give calves the best chance to thrive
What’s new
NEW Huvepharma Publications
Viability of Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts after exposure to two commercial disinfectants
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Controlling cryptosporidiosis with paromomycin sulphate in neonatal dairy calves
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Cryptosporidium spp. oocyst viability submitted to disinfectants under different light conditions
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References:
1. van Mol, W., Clinquart, J., Pas, M.L., Bokma, J. and Pardon, B. (2022). Pathogen-oriented approaches for neonatal calf diarrhoea. Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift, 91. 167-181. 2. Bartels, C.J.M., Holzhauer, M., Jorritsma, R., Swart, W.A.J.M. and Lam, T.J.G.M. (2010). Prevalence, prediction and risk factors of enteropathogens in normal and non-normal faeces of young Dutch dairy calves. Preventative veterinary medicine, 93(2-3). 162-169. 3. Windeyer, M.C., Leslie, K.E., Godden, S.M., Hodgins, D.C., Lissemore, K.D. and LeBlanc, S.J. (2014). Factors associated with morbidity, mortality and growth of dairy heifer calves up to 3 months of age. Preventative veterinary medicine, 113(2). 231-240. 4. Potter, T. (2015). Neonatal calf scour - diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options. Vet Times, January 5. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/app/uploads/wp-post-to-pdf-enhanced-cache/1 neonatal-calf-scour-diagnosis- prognosis-and-treatment-options.pdf. Accessed 10 March 2025. 5. Roblin, M., Canniere, E., Barbier, A., Daandels, Y., Dellevoet-Groenewegen, M., Pinto, P., Tsaousis, A., Leruste, H., Brainard, J., Hunter, P.R. and Follet, J. (2023). Study of the economic impact of cryptosporidiosis in calves after implementing good practices to manage the disease on dairy farms in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. Current research in parasitology & vector-borne diseases, 10:4:100149. 6. Scottish Government. Biosecurity practices for animal health: guidance. Available online at: https://www.gov.scot/publications/biosecurity-practices-for-animal-health-guidance/ Accessed 7 March 2025. 7. Megnanck, V., Hoflack, G. and Opsomer, G. (2014). Advances in prevention and therapy of neonatal dairy calf diarrhoea: a systematical review with emphasis on colostrum management and fluid therapy. Acta veterinaria Scandinavia, 56(1). 75. 8. Vega, C.G., Bok, M., Ebinger, M., Rocha, L.A., Rivolta, A.A., Thomas, V.G., Muntadas, P., D’Aloia, R., Pinto, V., Parreño, V. and Wigdorovitz, A. (2020). A new passive immune strategy based on IgY antibodies as a key element to control neonatal calf diarrhea in dairy farms. BMC veterinary research, 16(1). 264.