RENAL-FAILURE IN A CALF SECONDARY TO CHRONIC ENTERITIS

This clinical report describes a case of renal failure in a Holstein c alf. It is suggested that the renal failure was hemodynamically-mediat ed. The combination of a chronic enteritis and failure to ingest adequ ate fluids produced the hyponatremia, hypochloremia, and metabolic aci dosis. The elevated BUN, creatinine, FE(Na), and isosthenuria confirme d the diagnosis of renal failure. Continued testing of the heifer demo nstrated persistence of the renal failure even though the heifer appea red normal on clinical examination. Monitoring the growth rate of the heifer calf demonstrated a severe reduction when compared to age-match ed herdmates.