Studies on restricted suckling in dual purpose and dairy breed cattle in Mexico [PDF]
The aim of this thesis was to investigate the effects of rearing calves by restricted suckling (RS) compared to artificial rearing (AR) in dual purpose and dairy breed cattle in Mexico, milked once or three times a day, respectively.
Fröberg, Sofie
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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 +2 more
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Assessment of Changes in Udder Half Defects over Time in Non-Dairy Ewes
A total of 1039 non-dairy breed (Romney) ewes were enrolled in two studies to assess the changes in udder half defect status (hard, lump, or normal) over time and to predict the risk of future udder half defect occurrence.
Mandefrot M. Zeleke +5 more
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Drying off the dairy cow [PDF]
Most dairy cows generally have a non-lactating, “dry period” prior to parturition. As the milk production of dairy cows has increased dramatically during the last decades, cows managed conventionally with a 12 to 13 month-calving interval are dried off ...
Odensten, Martin
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Prevalence of non-aureus Staphylococcus species causing intramammary infections in Canadian dairy herds [PDF]
Non-aureus staphylococci (NAS), the microorganisms most frequently isolated from bovine milk worldwide, are a heterogeneous group of numerous species. To establish their importance as a group, the distribution of individual species needs to be determined.
Barkema, Herman W. +10 more
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Abstract Background Disease in primary care frequently represents a surveillance blind spot, particularly for diseases affecting farm animals. Methods Electronic health records (EHRs) were collected from four farm animal veterinary practices in Wales (February 2024‒January 2025) as part of a pilot study.
Beverley Hopkins +8 more
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Associations between Mammary Gland Echotexture and Milk Composition in Cows
Thirty clinically healthy Holstein-Friesian cows underwent twice daily machine milking and ultrasonographic examinations of the udder just prior to and after milking.
Tomasz Schwarz +9 more
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A genome-wide association study for somatic cell score using the Illumina high-density bovine beadchip identifies several novel QTL potentially related to mastitis susceptibility [PDF]
peer-reviewedMastitis is an inflammation-driven disease of the bovine mammary gland that occurs in response to physical damage or infection and is one of the most costly production-related diseases in the dairy industry worldwide.
Alan eFahey +7 more
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Surgical excision of melanomas in the anal region and reconstruction of the anus in 11 horses
Summary This case report describes the surgical excision of large perianal and perineal melanomas, and reconstruction of the anus in 11 grey horses. Four horses had a history of painful defaecation or urination due to extensive tumours. Seven horses had no clinical signs at the time of admission but had rapidly growing nodules around the anus with ...
F. Somm, A. E. Fürst, M. A. Jackson
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The use of homeopathic nosodes in the prevention of mastitis in organic dairy herds (OF0186) [PDF]
Mastitis is the most significant disease affecting the health, welfare and economic productivity of dairy cattle and is recognised by Defra as a major economic and welfare concern.
Anon
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