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*** Sheep do not suffer as commonly as calves, as they are normally better managed.
 
*** Sheep do not suffer as commonly as calves, as they are normally better managed.
 
** Pigs less than 1 week of age may suffer.
 
** Pigs less than 1 week of age may suffer.
* Bacteria adhere to enterocyte receptors using pili e.g. K87 (Especially in pigs), K88, K99 (especialoly in cattle).  
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* Bacteria adhere to enterocyte receptors using pili e.g. K87 (Especially in pigs), K88, K99 (especially in cattle).  
 
** Toxins produced by the bacteria encourage loss of Cl<sup>-</sup>, Na<sup>+</sup> and water in gut secretions.
 
** Toxins produced by the bacteria encourage loss of Cl<sup>-</sup>, Na<sup>+</sup> and water in gut secretions.
 
*** Causes [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]] and dehydration.  
 
*** Causes [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]] and dehydration.  
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