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Prevalence of, and risk factors associated with, perinatal calf mortality in pasture-based Holstein-Friesian cows [PDF]

, 2008
peer-reviewedRecent publications indicate that the prevalence of perinatal mortality has increased in some dairy industries and an increased proportion of this loss is not associated with the traditional risk factors for perinatal mortality.
Mee, John F, Cromie, A. R., J.F. Mee, D.P. Berry, A.R. Cromie, Berry, Donagh   +5 more
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Comparing Cow-Calf Contact Systems

, 2023
The separation of the dairy cow and her calf within hours of birth is a common management practice, criticised from an animal welfare perspective. Cow-calf contact systems are an interesting alternative which can be organised in different ways depending ...
Bertelsen, Maja
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Calf health from birth to weaning. III. Housing and management of calf pneumonia [PDF]

, 2011
peer-reviewedCalfhood diseases have a major impact on the economic viability of cattle operations. A three part review series has been developed focusing on calf health from birth to weaning.
Gilmore, J. (John), Kennedy, Emer, Hogan Ian, Lorenz Ingrid, Gilmore, John, Ian Hogan, More Simon J, Ingrid Lorenz, Hogan, Ian, Earley Bernadette, Lorenz, Ingrid, Gilmore John, Kennedy Emer, More, Simon J, Bernadette Earley, John Gilmore, Earley, Bernadette, Simon J More, Emer Kennedy, et al.   +19 more
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Welfare of calves

EFSA Journal, 2023
This Scientific Opinion addresses a European Commission request on the welfare of calves as part of the Farm to Fork strategy. EFSA was asked to provide a description of common husbandry systems and related welfare consequences, as well as measures to ...
EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Animal Welfare (AHAW), Søren Saxmose Nielsen, Julio Alvarez, Dominique Joseph Bicout, Paolo Calistri, Elisabetta Canali, Julian Ashley Drewe, Bruno Garin‐Bastuji, Jose Luis Gonzales Rojas, Christian Gortazar Schmidt, Mette Herskin, Virginie Michel, Miguel Angel Miranda Chueca, Barbara Padalino, Paolo Pasquali, Helen Clare Roberts, Hans Spoolder, Karl Stahl, Antonio Velarde, Arvo Viltrop, Margit Bak Jensen, Susanne Waiblinger, Denise Candiani, Eliana Lima, Olaf Mosbach‐Schulz, Yves Van der Stede, Marika Vitali, Christoph Winckler   +27 more
doaj   +1 more source

Three years of situated social learning and development of diverse cow-calf contact systems in Danish organic dairy farms

Journal of Dairy Science, 2023
: This study had 2 aims: first, to describe the intent of a learning process among farmers about cow-calf contact (CCC) systems using a so-called Stable School approach, where farmers advise farmers.
Mette Vaarst, Iben Alber Christiansen
doaj   +1 more source

Calf health from birth to weaning. I. General aspects of disease prevention [PDF]

, 2011
peer-reviewedCalfhood diseases have a major impact on the economic viability of cattle operations. This is the first in a three part review series on calf health from birth to weaning, focusing on preventive measures.
Mee, John F, Lorenz Ingrid, Mee John F, More Simon J, Ingrid Lorenz, John F Mee, Mee, John F., Earley Bernadette, Lorenz, Ingrid, More, Simon J, Bernadette Earley, Earley, Bernadette, Simon J More, et al.   +13 more
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Comparison of effects of four weaning methods on health and performance of beef calves

Animal, 2020
Weaning of beef calves is a stressful event that negatively impacts health and performance. A variety of interventions have been proposed to reduce stress and improve gains following weaning. This study used 288 7- to 8-month-old calves from two separate
J.D. Taylor, J.N. Gilliam, G. Mourer, C. Stansberry   +3 more
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Interrelationships between cows, calves, and humans in cow-calf contact systems—An interview study among Norwegian dairy farmers

Journal of Dairy Science, 2023
: In recent years, the common dairy farming practice of early separation of dam and calf has received increased attention. Our aim was to explore how Norwegian dairy farmers with cow-calf contact (CCC) systems apply these systems in practice, and how ...
Juni Rosann E. Johanssen, Gunn-Turid Kvam, Brit Logstein, Mette Vaarst   +3 more
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A Herd Investigation Tool in Support of the Irish Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Eradication Programme

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is an important endemic disease of cattle. In Ireland, an industry-led compulsory eradication programme began in January 2013.
Maria P. Guelbenzu-Gonzalo, Jose-Maria Lozano, Padraig O'Sullivan, Elizabeth A. Lane, Elizabeth A. Lane, David A. Graham   +5 more
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Genetic and Phenotypic Correlations Among Growth, Disease Occurrence, and Reproductive Performance From Calf to Heifer in Girolando Dairy Cattle

Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The Girolando breed, a cross between Holstein (Bos taurus) and Gir (Bos indicus), is the primary choice for dairy production in Brazilian tropical regions, as it combines high productive potential with adaptation to the tropical environment.
Laura B. da C. Pereira, Viviane A. Ligori, Hinayah R. de Oliveira, Eula R. Carrara, Carolina A. de S. D. Muniz, Edson L. de A. Ribeiro, Lenira E. F. Zadra   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source