Diarrhoea? Egg powder to the rescue. Photo: Joris Telders
Another tool to reduce the use of antibiotics is the use of immunoglobulins from eggs. Trials showed that this product is effective to support a calf’s start in life and also to offer support when challenged by various forms of diarrhoea. The main cause of calf loss during the first 2 weeks of life is diarrhoea. In general diarrhoea is characterised by more liquid being secreted than is being resorbed. However, diarrhoea is not a disease, but a symptom. Having diarrhoea has a protective funct
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