86 (88.7%) of the farms
practiced a residual suckling feeding system. Based on the questionnaire survey, 26 (26.8%) external parasite
infection followed by diarrhea 16 (16.5%). Routine clinical examination of calves for any health problem were also
carried out indicating calf diarrhea in 18 (18.6%), tick infestation in 16 (16.5%) and mange mite infection 9 (9.3%)