In this article, we are going to present a medical case that highlights the importance of a stethoscope in diagnosing digestive disorders in dairy cattle.

While older calves can still be affected by all the causative agents that affect newborn and younger calves, such as E coli, Rota and Corona virus, Clostridium, and even Cryptosporidium, calves that are older are typically less susceptible to clinical disease from these pathogens.

Recent studies in Canada show that between 19-27% of calves can have an enlarged or abnormal umbilicus (navel). It is important to have a navel care protocol for both replacement heifer calves and bull calves that you plan to sell.