Diagnosis of Giardia infection in 14 calves

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1987 Oct 1;191(7):831-2.

Abstract

Fourteen calves, 12 days to 12 weeks old, were treated for diarrhea. Fecal examination for parasitologic, bacteriologic, or viral infection revealed Giardia in all calves; rotavirus and coronavirus were found in some calves. Thirteen affected calves were treated orally with dimetridazole (50 mg/kg of body weight, daily, for 5 days), with complete resolution of the diarrhea and elimination of the Giardia. Giardiasis should be considered as an etiologic agent of diarrhea in calves.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Cattle Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Diarrhea / diagnosis
  • Diarrhea / veterinary*
  • Feces / parasitology
  • Giardia / isolation & purification
  • Giardiasis / diagnosis
  • Giardiasis / veterinary*