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Winning the pathogen challenges. Experts provide a gameplan.

Key Takeaway: The article discusses strategies for preventing scours in calves, emphasizing the importance of veterinary procedures and lab testing. Experts provide insights on interpreting test results, including the differences between Elisa and PCR tests. It aims to equip producers with knowledge to identify and manage calf health issues effectively.
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  • Experts provide valuable insights for calf health management.
  • The article addresses common challenges in calf care.
  • Practical advice is given for interpreting lab results.

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Calves can get sick even on the best operations. To help you devise a game plan for preventing scours, we asked industry experts to answer some common questions.
• When trying to find the source of a calf problem, what procedures or tests might a veterinarian complete on the farm to aid in understanding the source, and what can a producer do?
• What information that’s important to interpreting results needs to be included when submitting samples to the lab?
• In layman’s terms, what is the difference between Elisa and PCR tests, and how do you interpret results?
• If the lab reports a positive for multiple pathogens, how do you determine which pathogen is the prevalent one most likely having the most impact on the calf?
For the answers, read the full article that first appeared in Progressive Dairy Magazine.
This post originally appeared in Progressive Dairy magazine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What procedures help identify calf health issues?

Veterinarians may conduct various tests and procedures to determine the source of calf problems.

What information is needed for lab sample submission?

Important details for interpreting results should be included when submitting samples to the lab.

How do Elisa and PCR tests differ?

Elisa and PCR tests are different methods used to detect pathogens, with specific interpretations.

How to identify the prevalent pathogen in calves?

If multiple pathogens are reported, further analysis is needed to determine the most impactful one.

Last updated: Dec 15, 2025