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Effect of Direct-Fed Microbials and Enzyme Supplementation in Prepartum Holstein Cows on Colostrum and Calf Immunity [PDF]
, 2016 In cows, colostrum is composed of several antibodies and nutrients to provide immunity and energy to the calf. Feeding calves high quality colostrum has been shown to improve calf health, leading to reduced mortality in calves and greater milk production
Shangraw, Erin M
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Suckling systems in calf rearing in organic dairy farming in the Netherlands [PDF]
, 2007 In an on-farm experiment three calf rearing methods were compared: bucket feeding of milk replacer, bucket feeding of tank milk and suckling of mother or nurse cow up to three months of age.
Langhout, J., Wagenaar, J.P.T.M.
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Demographic vital rates and population growth: rethinking the relationship in a harvested elk population [PDF]
, 2009 Understanding the nature of the relationship between demographic vital rates and the rate of population change (λ) is important for determining effective strategies for population management and conservation.
Jonathan M. Conard, Philip S. Gipson
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Practical implications of increasing 'natural living' through suckling systems in organic dairy calf rearing [PDF]
, 2007 The introduction of suckling systems in organic dairy calf rearing has the potential to enhance animal welfare in terms of ‘natural living’ and to live up to consumers’ expectations about organic agriculture.
Langhout, Jos, Wagenaar, Jan-Paul
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EFSA Journal, 2021 The food enzyme containing chymosin (EC 3.4.23.4) and pepsin (EC 3.4.23.1) is produced from the abomasum of Bos taurus purchased from different rennet manufacturers by Laboratorios Arroyo S.A. The food enzyme is intended to be used in milk processing for
EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP) +21 more
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Perinatal maternal and neonatal behaviour in\ud the captive reticulated giraffe [PDF]
, 1979 A captive reticulated giraffe was observed constantly for three weeks prior to, and periodically for 90 days subsequent to, the birth of her calf. Extensive observations were made of the birth sequence, feeding, drinking, sleeping and one instance of an ...
Kristal, Dr. Mark B., Noonan, Michael
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Animals, 2017 We investigated nursing behavior on the Hawaiian breeding grounds for first year humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calves. We observed and video-documented underwater events with nursing behavior from five different whale groups.
Ann M. Zoidis, Kate S. Lomac-MacNair
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Passive zero-gravity leg restraint [PDF]
, 1989 A passive zero or microgravity leg restraint is described which includes a central support post with a top and a bottom. Extending from the central support post are a calf pad tab, to which calf pad is attached, and a foot pad tab, to which foot tab is ...
Miller, Christopher R.
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Journal of Dairy Science, 2022 : Neonatal calves are relatively susceptible to heat loss, and previous research suggests that reduced environmental temperatures are associated with reduced average daily gain (ADG) during the preweaning phase.
Robert M. Hyde +3 more
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