Hwasun-gun Supplies 'Calf Diarrhea Diagnostic Kit' to Farms

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Young-gyun] Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gu Chung-gon) announced on the 13th that it will pilot supply a calf diarrhea antigen diagnostic kit capable of simultaneously detecting 5 antigens within 10 minutes to 30 farms for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of Korean beef calf diarrhea.

The 5 antigens are rotavirus, bovine coronavirus, Escherichia coli K99, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia.

When infected with diarrhea, symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, diarrhea, nasal discharge, and ulcers with depressions on the lips, palate, and tongue occur. If symptoms worsen, weakness, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and hypothermia may occur, leading to death and causing economic losses.

If left untreated, the infected calves may become latent carriers and infect other cattle.

To prevent infectious diarrhea, it is recommended to vaccinate with a mixed vaccine for calf diarrhea and to disinfect the udder before feeding colostrum.

If vaccination is not possible, administering an oral vaccine to the calf immediately after birth can be effective.

The calf diarrhea antigen diagnostic kit will be supplied to selected farms with high utilization.

Farms raising more than 50 Korean beef cattle can apply by the 25th of this month.

An official from the Agricultural Technology Center said, “With the support of the diagnostic kit, rapid and accurate diagnosis on-site will enable timely treatment, significantly contributing to reducing economic losses and increasing productivity.”

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