Table 1 Baseline characteristics and clinical findings at the time of hospitalisation of seven Belgian Blue crossbred calves referred to the clinic. Calves 1, 2 and 3 were referred with existing signs of alopecia. Calves 4–7 were picked up at the farm in the first week of life when no clinical signs were apparent. BS, Brown Swiss; BB, Belgian Blue; RH, Red Holstein
From: Alopecia in Belgian Blue crossbred calves: a case series
Parameter | Calf 1 | Calf 2 | Calf 3 | Calf 4 | Calf 5 | Calf 6 | Calf 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cross breed | BS x BB | BS x BB | BS x BB | RH x BB | RH x BB | BS x BB | BS x BB |
Age (days) | 28 | 42 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Sex | Male | Male | Female | Female | Female | Male | Male |
Body mass (kg) | 44.7 | 57.0 | 44.2 | 45.4 | 45.2 | 51.5 | 40.6 |
Body condition | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
Posture | Hind legs gathered underneath abdomen | Hind legs gathered underneath abdomen | No weight bearing on left hind limb | Unremarkable | Unremarkable | Unremarkable | Unremarkable |
Behaviour | Unremarkable | Unremarkable | Unremarkable | Unremarkable | Unremarkable | Unremarkable | Unremarkable |
Heart rate (beats per minute) | 120 | 100 | 92 | 120 | 112 | 116 | 120 |
Respiratory rate (breaths per minute) | 24 | 40 | 32 | 40 | 36 | 28 | 40 |
Body temperature (°Celsius) | 37.6 | 35.9 | 40.2 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.2 | 38.2 |