Alopecia in Belgian Blue crossbred calves: a case series

Abstract Background Alopecia is defined as the partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows. Alopecia secondary to an infectious disease or parasitic infestation is commonly seen in cattle. It can also have metabolic causes, for example in newborn calves after a disease event such as diarrhoea. In the article, the investigation of a herd problem of acquired alopecia in Belgian Blue (BB) crossbred calves is described. Case presentation Several BB crossbred calves had presented with moderate to severe non-pruritic alopecia in a single small herd located in S... Mehr ...