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Comparison of blood electrolyte and biochemical parameters between single infections of rotavirus and Cryptosporidium parvum in diarrheic Hanwoo calves

  • Seungmin, Ha (National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Seogjin, Kang (National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Kwang-Man, Park (Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University) ;
  • Ji-Yeong, Ku (Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University) ;
  • Kyoung-Seong, Choi (Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, College of Ecology and Environmental Science, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Jinho, Park (Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University)
  • Received : 2022.07.22
  • Accepted : 2022.09.08
  • Published : 2022.11.30
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Abstract

Background: Neonatal calf diarrhea is a major problem in the cattle industry worldwide. Rotavirus and Cryptosporidium parvum are the primary causative agents, especially during the first three weeks of the calf's life. Objectives: This study investigated the differences in acid-base, electrolytes, and biochemical parameters of diarrheic calves with infection of either rotavirus or C. parvum. Methods: A total of 61 Korean native calves (≤ 20 days old) were divided into two groups based on rotavirus or C. parvum infections: rotavirus infection (n = 44) and C. parvum infection (n = 17). The calves with at a specific blood pH range (pH 6.92-7.25) were chosen for comparison. The acid-base, electrolyte, chemistry, and serum proteins were analyzed, Further, fecal examinations were performed. Results: Compared to C. parvum-infected calves, the rotavirus-infected calves showed lower levels of total carbon dioxide, bicarbonate (HCO3-), anion gap, total protein, and albumin/globulin ratio, and significantly lower levels of potassium, globulin, and α2-globulin (p < 0.05). The C. parvum-infected calves (r = 0.749) had stronger correlations between pH and HCO3- than the rotavirus-infected calves (r = 0.598). Compared to rotavirus-infected calves, strong correlations between globulin and α2-globulin, α2-globulin and haptoglobin were identified in C. parvum-infected calves. Conclusions: This study is the first to investigate acid-base, electrolyte, and biochemical parameters in calves in response to infections of rotavirus and C. parvum. Although rotavirus and C. parvum cause malabsorptive and secretory diarrhea in similar-aged calves, blood parameters were different. This would help establish the diagnostic and treatment strategies.

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We would like to thank the farm owners and caretakers for helping with the collection of samples.

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