This has led to cryptosporidiosis being called a “truly neglected tropical disease.” New drugs reduce parasites in crypto-infected mice and calves Fierce Pharma ...

Simply put, cryptosporidiosis, sometimes called crypto, is a stomach bug that can cause diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. It is caused by a microscopic parasite called cryptosporidium.

In a recent UK study, cryptosporidiosis in the first 16 days of life significantly reduced weight gain over a six-month period, with severe disease calves weighing 34kg less on average than low ...

Cryptosporidiosis is a life-threatening condition in reptiles that is caused by parasites. The disease affects all types of cold-blooded animals, including snakes, tortoises, chameleons, geckos ...

Cryptosporidium oocysts were detected microscopically in 75 of 222 (33.78%) fecal samples, of which 71 (39.44 %) fecal samples were obtained from cattle calves and 4 (9.52 %) fecal samples were ...

Cryptosporidium is a parasite found in the stool of infected people or animals. Infected calves and other livestock can spread it even if they don’t seem sick. If a person’s hands, drinking ...

Researchers have identified two new compounds that reduce the number of C. parvum parasites in mice and calves (Sci. Transl. Med. 2024, DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.adm8631).

Two moose calves died this spring in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Tracking collars helped solve the mysteries of their deaths. The calves were part of Michigan’s most in-depth study to date ...

In this MLive file photo, a calf drinks from its mother at an Ann Arbor farm on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. Recent cases of cryptosporidiosis have been linked to sick calves in Ingham, Livingston ...

There's yet another good reason to keep flies off your food: Both houseflies and filth flies can transmit cryptosporidiosis, and better fly control is one key to decreasing the risk of this ...

“Fractures, or broken bones, in calves can occur from various types of trauma such as being stepped on by a cow, getting caught in a fence or simply slipping or falling,” he said.

Tight calves can occur due to overuse or cramps, and they can cause discomfort and difficulty walking. Learn about the causes and treatment of tight calves here.