Occurrence of neonatal diarrhea in calves with iron-deficiency anemia

摘要: Introduction. Neonatal calves are often deficient in iron. Accumulating evidence indicates that iron status is associated with disease pathologies including diarrhea. Our objective was to examine the association between and gut function neonatal without a history of calf diarrhea.Materials Methods. Calves were divided into two groups based on their diarrhea; first group diarrheic (n=6) second non-diarrheic healthy (n=6). Blood samples (n=12) collected at day 12 age erythrogram determination measurements serum total binding capacity performed. Hematological values measured using an automatic analyzer, biochemical properties determined spectrophotometrically. Fecal obtained from all pH semi quantitative test strips as well being examined by bacterial cultivation for enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. Clostridium perfringens, RT-PCR presence bovine rotavirus, coronavirus viral diarrhea virus, microscopy Cryptosporidium parvum. Results Conclusions. There significant iron-related changes most hematological indices calves; (Fe) deficiency microcytic, hypochromic anemia diagnosed. The feces significantly higher than (P<0.01). All fecal negative analyzed enteric pathogens. According results obtained, experiencing iron deficiency exhibit leading compared matched calves.