Abstract
VM-173, a 5-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, Max Irsik, and Jan K. Shearer, describes septicemia and neonatal infection in calves, how to ensure adequate passive antibody transfer as a preventative health measure, and how to manage fluid therapy for dehydrated calves. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Veterinary Medicine, August 2008.
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References
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Weaver DM, Tyler JW, VanMetre DC, Hostetler DE, and Barrington GM. Passive Transfer of Colostral Immunoglobulins in Calves. J Vet Intern Med 2000; 14:569-577.
