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ReviewFrontiers in veterinary science2026

Progress in the application of traditional Chinese medicine and natural products for the prevention and treatment of calf diarrhea: a review.

Huzaifa Iftikhar, Sai Wei, Zhe Wang, Zhenghan Chen, Long-Ping Li, Tai-Fei Bi, Lei Qu, Shu-Wei Dong

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Review in Frontiers in veterinary science, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Huzaifa IftikharShaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, College of Modern Agriculture, Yulin University, Yulin, China.
Sai WeiShaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, College of Modern Agriculture, Yulin University, Yulin, China.
Zhe WangShaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, College of Modern Agriculture, Yulin University, Yulin, China.
Zhenghan ChenShaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, College of Modern Agriculture, Yulin University, Yulin, China.
Long-Ping LiShaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, College of Modern Agriculture, Yulin University, Yulin, China.
Tai-Fei BiShaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, College of Modern Agriculture, Yulin University, Yulin, China.
Lei QuShaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, College of Modern Agriculture, Yulin University, Yulin, China.
Shu-Wei DongShaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, College of Modern Agriculture, Yulin University, Yulin, China.

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Abstract

Calf diarrhea is a common and severe disease in the livestock industry, leading to poor growth and high mortality rates in calves, thereby causing significant economic losses. With increasing concerns over antibiotic resistance, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and natural products have garnered widespread attention as alternative therapeutic options for managing calf diarrhea. This review systematically summarizes recent advances in the utilization of TCM, natural products, and plant extracts for the prevention and treatment of calf diarrhea. The mechanisms underlying their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and intestinal protective effects are critically analyzed in this review. Additionally, the safety profiles and potential applications of these natural agents are evaluated to provide a comprehensive understanding of their roles in the control of diseases. By integrating the latest research findings, this review aims to offer theoretical support and practical guidance for the green and sustainable prevention and control of calf diarrhea, addressing the urgent need for effective, safe, and environmentally friendly therapeutic strategies in modern animal husbandry.

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antibacterialcalf diarrheaimmunomodulationnatural productsplant extractstraditional Chinese medicine

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