Lactose Intolerance in a Calf |
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| Authors: | Timothy W J Olchowy DVM Robert D Linnabary DVM MS Frank M Andrews DVM MS Randall C Longshore DVM |
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| Institution: | Department of Rural Practice, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee |
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| Abstract: | Lactose intolerance was identified as the cause of bovine neonatal diarrhea. Glucose and xylose oral absorptions were normal whereas lactose absorption was reduced relative to normal calves. Lactase deficiency is common in people but rarely reported in animals. The treatment of whole milk with lactase alleviated the diarrhea. |
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