Enterotoxemia, or “perfringens” or “overeating” as it is commonly referred to, is a disease that affects young calves and can be fatal if immediate steps aren’t taken to treat it. It is a clostridial disease that causes gas to form and accumulate in the intestinal tract of affected calves, and releases toxins into the bloodstream. If not treated within hours of onset, affected calves die quickly from the toxin release and shock. “Perfringens” most commonly affects calves two

As calves are being weaned and the fall weather fluctuates, a common problem we see in calves is coccidiosis. Coccidia are protozoan parasites that inhabit the large and small intestines of cattle, and in the case of severe infestation, cause damage to the intestinal mucosa (lining), causing blood and/or slimy, gelatin-like mucosal lining to appear on the manure of affected animals. Coccidiosis is most commonly seen after a stressful event in a calf’s life. The traditional me