Enteric disease and calf management. Part 1: aetiology and diagnostics

Background: Enteric disease in calves remains one of the most prevalent and economically costly disease conditions of calves globally. It may also be particularly challenging to manage due to multifactorial aetiology. Aim of the article: Part one of this two‐part series discusses aetiology and diagnostics of this complex condition in calves. Part two, to be published in a subsequent issue of In Practice , will discuss treatment and prevention of enteric disease.