Auswirkung einer Nabeldesinfektion auf die Nabelgesundheit beim Kalb

Zusammenfassung

Gegenstand und Ziel Nabelentzündungen beim Kalb sind eine regelmäßig vorkommende Erkrankung. Zur Prophylaxe wird oftmals eine frühzeitige Desinfektion des Nabels nach der Geburt empfohlen. Inwiefern diese Empfehlung wissenschaftlich belegt ist, sollte im Rahmen einer Literaturrecherche analysiert werden.

Material und Methoden Im Rahmen einer Literaturrecherche wurden nur Studien beachtet, in denen die Effektivität dieser Maßnahme hinsichtlich der Prävention von Nabelinfektionen untersucht wurde. Eine klinische Datengrundlage musste vorliegen.

Ergebnisse Insgesamt konnten nur 6 Studien gefunden werden, die den Effekt einer Nabeldesinfektion als prophylaktische Maßnahme untersucht haben. Nur in einer Studie konnte ein präventiver Effekt nachgewiesen werden.

Schlussfolgerung Einschränkend muss jedoch festgehalten werden, dass alle Studien methodische Mängel aufwiesen, sodass derzeit keine Daten dazu vorliegen, ob sich eine Nabeldesinfektion beim Kalb positiv auf die Nabelgesundheit auswirkt.

Abstract

Objective Umbilical inflammation in the calf represents a regularly occurring disease. The disinfection of the navel immediately after birth is therefore frequently recommended as a prophylactic measure. Within the frame of a literature search this study was to elucidate to what extent this recommendation is supported by scientific data.

Material and Methods Within the scope of a literature research, only studies were considered in which the efficacy of navel disinfection was investigated with regard to the prevention of umbilical infections. A clinical database was required.

Results A total of merely 6 studies were identified that examined the effect of umbilical disinfection as a prophylactic measure. Of these, only one investigation was able to display the presence of a preventive effect.

Conclusion All of the studies analyzed exhibited limitations in methodology. Based on this, no data is currently available clarifying whether navel disinfection in calves exerts a positive effect on umbilical health.

Schlüsselwörter

Rinder - Prävention - Nabelinfektion - Antiseptika

Key words

Bovine - prevention - umbilical inflammation - antiseptics

Publication History

Received: 09 August 2021

Accepted: 07 December 2021

Article published online:
05 July 2022

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