Associations between group sizes, serum protein levels, calf morbidity and growth in dairy-beef calves in a Finnish calf rearing unit.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2018.10.020
Abstract: Efficient dairy-beef production relies on good quality of purchased calves, defined by breed, health, and growth characteristics. Several management factors, such as commingling of calves and large group size, predispose calves to diseases. Acute phase… read more here.
Keywords: calf rearing; group; rearing unit; morbidity ... See more keywords
Field trial to evaluate the effect of an intranasal respiratory vaccine protocol on bovine respiratory disease incidence and growth in a commercial calf rearing unit
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DOI: 10.1186/s12917-020-02294-7
Abstract: Background Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) continues to be great challenge in calf rearing units. The urgent need to decrease the use of antibiotics and increase animal welfare in beef production has forced us to introduce… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; unit; calf rearing; rearing unit ... See more keywords