Tachycardia due to Colibacillosis in a Calf and its Management

Abstract

Abstract
A two-month-old calf was referred to the clinic with watery and foul odour diarrhoea, pyrexia, weakness and dehydration. Microbial examination of dung revealed gram-negative Escherichia coli organisms and was free from parasitic ova. It showed alteration in the haematology and up on electrocardiography tachycardia was noticed. Present case was successfully treated with parenteral gentamicin along with fluid therapy.
Keywords: Calves, ECG, Escherichia coli, gentamicin, tachycardia

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B. Sudhakara Reddy, S. Bharathi, T. Nagendra Reddy, S. Sivajothi. Tachycardia due to colibacillosis in a calf and its management. Research & Reviews: Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology. 2016; 5(2): 9–11p.