Optimization of a bovine whole-blood cytokine recall assay for the detection of interferon-gamma and interleukin 10 following stimulation with <i>Coxiella burnetii</i> antigens. [PDF]
O'Shannessy L +7 more
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Surgical correction of a double congenital hernia in a veal calf
Abstract This clinical case report describes the rare occurrence and successful surgical management of two simultaneous congenital hernias, umbilical and perineal, in a crossbred veal calf. At 5 days of age, the animal, weighing approximately 40 kg, showed visible swelling in the umbilical and perineal regions together with a congenital tail ...
Andrea Spadaro +4 more
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Meta-analysis of bovine Varicellovirus bovinealpha1 (BoAHV-1) prevalence in Türkiye and economic relevance. [PDF]
Arikan MS +5 more
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Summary A 2‐month‐old Holstein bull calf presented with a 1‐week history of left front limb lameness. Lameness evaluation demonstrated a Grade 3/5 lameness in the left front limb. Clinical examination revealed resistance to flexion and extension of the left shoulder region, with no associated swelling or joint effusion.
Martina Ernestova, Sabrina H. Brounts
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Wet-Bulb Temperature as a Superior Predictor of Milk Yield and Reproductive Performance in Holstein Cows in a Continental Climate. [PDF]
Erzurum O, Kayar T.
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Abstract An 11‐week‐old Holstein Friesian heifer calf presented with a congenital nasal abnormality characterised by an additional, turbinate‐like structure located dorsally on the nasal bridge. Clinical examination of the calf revealed normal respiratory function, with the accessory structure producing mucoid discharge from blind‐ended cavities ...
Raffaela Marian +4 more
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Brief research report: Fertility, teat, and body condition of foster cows in a cow-calf contact system. [PDF]
Zipp KA, Franz-Wippermann R, Knierim U.
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Over three production years (2021–2024), this study investigated the effects of incorporating plantain into a perennial ryegrass–white clover (RGWC) mixed sward on dairy farm productivity and environmental footprint. Seventy‐two Friesian × Jersey cows were allocated to six farmlets across two replicated herbage treatments (n = 3): RGWC with no plantain
Keeva Hintz +5 more
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Twin Pregnancies in Dairy Cattle: Incidence, Reproductive Performance, and Farm-Level Economic Impact in a Red Holstein Herd in Romania. [PDF]
Berean D +6 more
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