Diarrhea in Neonatal Ruminant Calves: Diagnosis and Treatment
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Cattle".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 March 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ruminants; animal nutrition; nutritional additives; alternatives to anibiotics; sustainability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will address the critical challenge of neonatal diarrhea in ruminant calves, a major cause of economic losses and high mortality in livestock farming. We welcome cutting-edge research and reviews exploring improved diagnostic methods, effective treatments, and preventive strategies to enhance calf health and production efficiency.
Contributions are invited in the following key areas:
- Etiology and Pathogenesis—bacterial, viral, parasitic, and nutritional causes of diarrhea;
- Diagnostic Advances—rapid tests, molecular diagnostics, and biomarkers for early detection;
- Treatment Strategies—antimicrobial therapies, alternatives (probiotics, phage therapy, immunomodulators), and supportive care;
- Prevention and Control—vaccination, colostrum management, and biosecurity measures;
- Nutritional Interventions—the role of milk replacers, electrolytes, and feed additives;
- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)—responsible use of antibiotics and AMR mitigation;
- Economic and Welfare Impacts—cost-effective solutions and best management practices.
Dr. Valentina Caprarulo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neonatal calf diarrhea
- diagnostics
- therapeutics
- probiotics
- antimicrobial resistance
- prevention
- veterinary medicine
- ruminant health
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