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Clostridial death in young calves
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Causes of clostridial disease:

  • Irregular feeding times

  • Irregular feeding volumes

  • Sudden diet change

  • Unvaccinated dams

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There is little point in treatment.

Talk to your vet around potentially vaccinating calves for short term protection. But often fixing the cause will achieve a quicker result.

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Management changes:

Fix feeding irregularities!