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Assessment of current colostrum feeding practices and passive transfer of immunity in dairy herds in Great Britain: A cross‐sectional study

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Updated targets for measuring transfer of passive immunity (TPI) at the herd level have been suggested, but the current performance of dairy herds in Great Britain is unknown. Methods A cross‐sectional study was performed. Serum total protein (STP) data collected between October 2022 and October 2023 by 21 veterinary practices were ...
George Lindley, Richard E. Booth, D. Claire Wathes, Nicola Blackie   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Belgian bovine veterinarian practices and opinions on udder health‐related antimicrobial use and services

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Changing legislation regarding antimicrobial consumption (AMC) forces Flemish bovine veterinary practitioners (BVP) to rethink their business models and shift their on‐farm practices from curative to preventive. However, little is known about their current practices and opinions regarding antibiotic stewardship, mastitis treatment ...
Lien Creytens, Sofie Piepers, Sarne De Vliegher   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Value of USDA Situation and Outlook Information in Hog and Cattle Markets [PDF]

This study investigates the impact of six major USDA reports in hog and cattle markets: Cattle; Cattle on Feed; Cold Storage; Hogs and Pigs; Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook (LDPO); and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE). A TARCH-
Good, Darrel L., Irwin, Scott H., Isengildina, Olga   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Factors associated with the reproductive performance of ewes inseminated laparoscopically in England and Wales: A longitudinal study

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Laparoscopic intrauterine artificial insemination (Lap‐AI) is used in sheep genetic improvement programmes. However, the lambing rate (LR) (i.e., the proportion of inseminated ewes that lamb) following Lap‐AI is variable. Previously, one small UK study investigated factors associated with LR, but it did not adjust for dependencies ...
Mike J. Glover, Laura E. Green, Rachel Clifton   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The economic impact of endo- and ectoparasites in dairy cattle. [PDF]

Parasit Vectors
Strydom T, Lavan RP, Torres S, Pinilla JC.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Valuation of cow attributes by conjoint analysis: A case study of Western Kenya [PDF]

Better dairy production could reduce poverty and improve nutrition in western Kenya, but the requisite technologies have not been widely adopted. This study collected dairy cow attributes from 630 households to evaluate what factors influence smallholder
Karugia, Joseph Thuo, Makokha, Stella Nabwile, Oluoch-Kosura, Willis, Staal, Steven J.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

FEC Check: Development of a decision support tool to aid interpretation of gastrointestinal nematode faecal egg counts in sheep

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Gastrointestinal nematode infections are ubiquitous in grazing livestock worldwide impacting animal health and production. Faecal egg count (FEC) is an accessible diagnostic test that can guide the need for treatment. However, interpretation of FECs can be challenging.
Eilidh Geddes, Andrew Duncan, Kate Lamont, Jade M. Duncan, Dave J. Bartley, Neil Sargison, Fiona Kenyon, Lynsey A. Melville   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intracellular microbial signals in the gastrointestinal tract of dairy cattle. [PDF]

Microbiome
Xu L, Zhu S, Sun HZ, Yan Y, Wang X, Li X, Bu D.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Bovine tuberculosis history as a risk factor for recurrence in English cattle herds experiencing a breakdown

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Bovine tuberculosis (TB) threatens cattle farming in England. Supplementing tuberculin skin testing with the interferon‐gamma blood test during TB incident (breakdown) management can enhance diagnostic sensitivity. We aimed to identify herds at greater risk of recurrence depending on their recent TB history to inform targeted ...
Daisy Duncan, Adam Brouwer, Ricardo de la Rua‐Domenech, Rachelle Avigad, Jessica Parry, Lucy Brunton   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Review: Compliance standards for dairy cattle welfare in European countries. [PDF]

Vet Anim Sci
Debertolis L, Holighaus L, Gauly M, Zanon T.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source