Precalving nutritional factors associated with colostrum quality and yield in Québec dairy herds
Journal of Dairy Science: The objective of this prospective longitudinal study was to identify precalving dietary ingredients, nutrient composition, cow characteristics, and herd management affecting colostral Ig G concentration, Brix values, and yield of multiparous Holstein ...
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Assessment of two essential elements of BVDV control on selected Flemish dairy and beef farms [PDF]
, 2013 Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is one of the most important viruses to cause disease in cattle worldwide. The virus is endemically present in Belgium. Clinical diagnosis of BVDV infection is difficult.
Booth, Richard +6 more
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The reports of questionnaire about the diagnosis and prevention of weak calf syndrome in calves [PDF]
, 2015 A questionnaire survey aiming to elucidate the perception among veterinarians on the association between diarrhea in calves and Weak Calf Syndrome (WCS) was conducted in Japan, and 248 veterinarians in 39 prefectures answered the questionnaire. Among the
Makita, K., Ohtsuka, H.
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Microbiology ResearchToxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, poses a significant threat to sheep flocks, affecting reproductive performance and meat quality, and leading to economic losses. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between anti-T.
Felipe Boniedj Ventura Alvares +8 more
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Single supplementation of goat colostrum, probiotics, and prebiotics for diarrhea management in cats
ARSHI Veterinary LettersDiarrhoea in cats is a change in the condition of faeces from paste to liquid consistency caused by several factors, such as food changes and bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections. Handling diarrhoea in cats is performed immediately so that the symptoms subside.
Dwi Budiono +9 more
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Effect of vitamin E and selenium and different types of milk on health and growth of organic goat kids [PDF]
, 2012 Newborn goat kids are low in blood levels of vitamin E and selenium. Not known is how this affects health and growth of the kids. In a study on an organic farm 40 kids were allotted to 4 groups.
Eekeren, Nick van +2 more
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Agricultural Producer Cooperatives as Strategic Alliances [PDF]
In this paper we examine the linkages between four bodies of business-to-business relationship theory (transaction cost analysis, the resource-based theory of the firm (RBV), social network theory and theories of trust and cooperation) to the design and ...
Gall, Roslynne G., Schroder, Bill
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Evaluation of Colostrum Quality, Passive Immunity, and Dairy Calf Management Practices in Alberta
, 2013 Failure of passive transfer of immunity (FPT) in dairy calves is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. In this study, which involved 14 dairy farms in central Alberta, 44.2% of calves had FPT when serum total protein was used as a measure while 27.8% had FPT when serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) was used.
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Differences in colostrum management and transfer of passive immunity between purebred dairy and dairy × beef crossbred calves in Indiana and Michigan. [PDF]
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