Coping with large litters: management effects on welfare and nursing capacity of the sow
Journal of Animal Science and Technology, 2021 A number of management issues can be used as drivers for change in order to improve animal welfare and nursing capacity of the hyperprolific sow.
Olli Peltoniemi +2 more
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Administration of ketoprofen in postpartum sows to control the incidence of post-parturient disorders and improve piglet survival rate [PDF]
Animal Bioscience, 2023 Objective Inflammation and pain management in postpartum hyperprolific sows is currently an important animal welfare issue in the swine industry. The present study investigates effects of ketoprofen treatment on the incidence of post-parturient disorders,
Suwicha Jeeraphokhakul +7 more
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Dynamics of perinatal bovine leukemia virus infection [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) is highly endemic in many countries, including Argentina. As prevention of the spread from infected animals is of primary importance in breaking the cycle of BLV transmission, it is important to know the ...
Alvarez, Irene +4 more
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A survey of northern Victorian dairy farmers to investigate dairy calf management: colostrum feeding and management [PDF]
Australian Veterinary Journal, 2018 ObjectivesTo describe colostrum management practices carried out in northern Victorian dairy herds and to identify weaknesses in these areas that may affect calf health and welfare by comparing the results with the current industry recommendationsMethodsA questionnaire to obtain information about colostrum management and calf‐rearing practices was sent
AJ Phipps +4 more
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Giving calves ‘the best start’: Perceptions of colostrum management on dairy farms in England [PDF]
Animal Welfare, 2020 AbstractGood colostrum management can confer protective immunity to newborn calves, making calves less susceptible to infectious disease, and fundamentally improving both their short- and long-term health, welfare and productivity. Industry recommendations commonly refer to ‘The Three ‘Q's’ of colostrum management: the need for calves to receive ...
Palczynski, L.J. +3 more
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AnimalsColostrum feeding is crucial for calf rearing to guarantee passive immunity transfer (PIT) of antibodies. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of different management practices on the calf’s immunological parameters focusing on vaccination and ...
Maddi Oyanguren +6 more
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Animals, 2022 During the first days of a calf’s life, the foundations are laid for successful growth and thus also for the later performance of the cows. The aim of the present study was to analyze the impact on the weight gain of newborn calves due to important ...
Odile C. Hecker +7 more
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Comparison of the effects of high and low milk-replacer feeding regimens on health and growth of crossbred dairy heifers [PDF]
, 2019 Context: Pre-weaning growth in dairy heifers is highly dependent on the amount of milk fed. Both milk replacer (MR) and associated labour are costly, encouraging restricted milk rations and once-a-day feeding.
Johnson, Kate F. +2 more
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Heat treatment of bovine colostrum: effects on colostrum metabolome and serum metabolome of calves
Animal, 2021 Bovine colostrum is important for neonates' health due to its nutritive and non-nutritive components. Heat treatment of colostrum is a well-established management tool, but it may influence colostrum components and affect the health status of calves.
W. Xu, S. Mann, G. Curone, Á. Kenéz
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Evaluation of colostrum on an immunological and microbiological level and its relation to calf health: a case study of calves at UVM Miller Research Center [PDF]
, 2019 The objective of this study was to evaluate the colostrum fed to calves at the UVM Miller Research Center on an immunological and bacteriological level as well as to explore the relationship between these factors and the health of the calves.
Pietrafesa, Brooke Ann
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