Navel infections

Navel ill or infection is the common term for inflammation or infection of the umbilical remnants in calves that manifests as swelling of the umbilical stump.

The umbilical cord allows for the transfer of nutrients from the dam to the fetus and for waste products to leave the fetus. During calving, the umbilical cord ruptures and the remaining tissues dry and fall off within a few days.

Learn more about navel infection and how to reduce it beef calves through accessing this extension resource:

>Navel Infections in Beef Calves (UC ANR resource)

This information is also available in a UC ANR webinar on Neonatal Calf Health