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Salmonella Dublin challenges calves

Lynn Grooms
Jun 5, 2020
Jun 5, 2020

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The prevalence of Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Dublin – S. Dublin – infections in dairy cattle has been increasing in the past few years. And it can pose significant challenges to calves, especially those younger than six months.

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Dr. Angel Abuelo is a veterinarian and an assistant professor in cattle health and well-being at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Faith Cullens is a Michigan State University-Extension dairy educator.