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Link Knowby Young calf - Blood in Calf Scours
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A small amount of blood is not uncommon and should be monitored.

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Combined with ill health it is a concern.

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<p>Usually from:</p><ul><li><p>Salmonella</p></li><li><p>Coronavirus (rare)</p></li><li><p>Coccidia</p></li></ul><p>But this sounds most likely to be Salmonella due to the age of the calf.</p><p></p><p>NOTE E. coli in severe forms can cause some blood from 4-5 days of age.</p><p>​<klink id="23430398-df82-4fbf-a8bb-64f427364e50" step-id="2aa7f9af-76ee-49af-98b1-376ec7a477b8">E. coli</klink>​</p><p></p>

Usually from:

  • Salmonella

  • Coronavirus (rare)

  • Coccidia

But this sounds most likely to be Salmonella due to the age of the calf.

NOTE E. coli in severe forms can cause some blood from 4-5 days of age.

​E. coli​

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  • The temperature is high (40 plus)

  • Can cause respiratory symptoms as well (breathing above 50 per minute)

  • Calf aged between 3 and 14 days

​SALMONELLA is high on list​