Hoose upsurge in young calves

Vets in Co Cork have reported an unusual surge in hoose in young calves on high-risk pasture (for example, where calves were kept last year).

Linked to unusual weather patterns, this has caused some losses due to hoose (lungworm infection) in calves of 4-6 months developing into pneumonia.

Irreversible lung damage can also stem from hoose.