Calf Diarrhoea- prevention and the role of microbes

Summary: Diarrhoea or scour is the most common disease in calves under one month of age. Calf Diarrhoea has many causes and it may be non-infectious (mainly due to nutrition) or infectious. Optimal colostrum management is essential for the development of the calf's immune system and supports calf gut health. A microbiome is a community of microorganisms in a particular environment. The "HoloRuminant" EU-funded project is investigating the role of microbiomes in developing solutions to reduce early-life diseases including calf diarrhoea.written and published as a part of Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day 2023. For more information about the open day please visit https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/moorepark-open-day