Skin diseases in calves: how to identify and treat?

The appearance of skin lesions and spots in calves is a cause for concern for any breeder, as it indicates the presence of diseases that can compromise the health and development of the animal. The doubt of the cattle breeder Tânia Betânia, from Parnamirim (RN), about spots on her heifer, is a warning about the importance of sanitary surveillance. According to the veterinary medicine professor Guilherme Vieira, the lesions may be indicative of two main diseases: Dermatophilosis or Papillomatosis. Check it out: The specialist explains that, although the exact diagnosis requires an on-site evaluation, both diseases are highly contagious and can spread quickly through the herd. Therefore, the first and most urgent step is the immediate isolation of the sick animal to prevent transmission to other healthy calves. Correct visual identification of the lesions helps the producer to anticipate, but the treatment must be prescribed by a veterinarian: The contagion of these diseases occurs ...