Which lesion is most typical of coccidiosis in a young calf?
Correct answer: B. Haemorrhagic typhlocolitis
- A. Diffuse pulmonary oedema
- B. Haemorrhagic typhlocolitis
- C. Fibrinous pericarditis
- D. Necrotic hepatitis
Explanation
Bovine coccidiosis commonly damages the intestinal mucosa, particularly the caecum and colon, producing diarrhoea that may contain blood. The other lesions are associated with different infectious or systemic conditions.
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