Immediate dam-sourced colostrum provision reduces calf mortality - management practices and calf mortality in large dairy herds

Immediate dam-sourced colostrum provision reduces calf mortality - management practices and calf mortality in large dairy herds

Abstract Background Farm-specific management practices greatly impact calf mortality rates. This cross-sectional study aimed to analyse the association between calf mortality and management practices in large dairy farms. A total of 93 dairy farms were voluntarily included in the study. All farms re...

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Main Authors: Steffi Keller, Karsten Donat, Stefanie Söllner-Donat, Axel Wehrend, Anne Klassen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Calf feeding hygiene
Calf losses
Calf management
Colostrum management
Dust
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-024-00780-8
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