Signs include: coughing runny nose and eyes heavy breathing temp > 39.5 not eating / lying down death

Calves loose weight or don't gain as much weight as healthy calves.

Causes include a number of virus's and bacteria. M bovis is a possibility and shouldn't be ruled out.

Prevention is based on: Good colostrum transfer. Good facilities including bedding/ drainage, ventilation and adequate area per calf ( min 1.5 squ m ).

Using Rhinogard intranasal vaccine at a week of age provides a large non specific immune response in the respiratory system. This offers immunity to a range of respiratory diseases.

Treat: Meloxicam or similar ( 1.25 ml per 50 kg ) Alamycin SA ( 3ml / 50 kg ) 5 - 7 days Trisoprim ( 3ml / 50 kg ) 5 - 7 days