Managing Physical Barriers to Infection
Dr. Don Sockett, University of Wisconsin, in a paper on applied immunology cataloged seven physical barriers to infection. Most of these are open to our management. Review these details in a new resource at www.calffacts.com. Click HERE to access this report.
Healthy Calves:
Managing Physical Barriers to Infection
- Intact skin and mucous membranes
- Normal microbial flora
- Fatty acids in the skin
- Acid in the stomach (abomasum)
- Hair and cilia in the nasal and respiratory tract
- Enzymes in saliva, tears and intestine
- Coughing, sneezing, vomiting, urination, diarrhea
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