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2022
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Controlled Trial Of The Effect Of Negative Dietary Cation- Anion Difference On Postpartum Health And Culling Of Dairy Cows
Rita Couto Serrenho et al.
Canada
Objective: Negative Dietary Cation-Anion Difference (DCAD) diets fed during the prepartum period enhance calci- um metabolism. Hypocalcemia influences neutrophil function and both are risk factors for clinical
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Herd Health Management, Smart Farming and Economics
2022
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An Outbreak Of Acute Respiratory Disease In An Adult Daiy Herd Due To Dust Inhalation Richard Sibley.
West Ridge Veterinary Practice et al.
Objectives: This clinical study describes an outbreak of respiratory disease in an adult dairy herd comprising 850 milk- ing cows. The affected animals responded poorly to treatment and so the focus was to identify the cause and prevent new cases.
Materials and Methods: 28 adult dairy cows were se- verely affected with respiratory disease over a period of six months. Thos that were clinically affected had a poor prog- nosis. Many others in the herd had i
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The Association Of Cough And Other Clinical Signs With Ultrasonographic Lung Consolidation: Differences Between Dairy, Veal And Beef Calves
Thomas Lowie et al.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
Background: Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains a leading cause of economic losses, hampered animal welfare and intensive antimicrobial use in the cattle sector. The latter contributes to public concerns a
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2022
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Follow Up Of Persistent Pneumonia In A Dairy Cattle Herd Using Quick Thoracic Ultrasound (Qtus) And Non- Endoscopic Bronchoalveolar Lavage (Nbal)
Laurens Chantillon et al.
Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
Objective: Every calf experiences respiratory tract infec- tions. Generally, this will not severely affect the young animal unless the infection develops into a pneumonia. Pneumonia affects growth, production,
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Herd Health Management, Smart Farming and Economics
2022
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Evaluation Of Umbilical Involution In Holstein-Friesian Calves After Different Treatments Post Natum
Theresa Maria Scheu et al.
Educational and Research Centre for Animal Husbandry, Hofgut Neumuehle, Münchweiler an der Alsenz, Germany
Objectives: An infection of the umbilical region, togeth- er with neonatal diarrhea and pneumonia, is one of the most common diseases in preweaning calves. The prevalence var- ies between 2% to 30% (Hathaway et
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Herd Health Management, Smart Farming and Economics
2022
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A High Plane Of Nutrition Is A Protective Factor Against Neonatal Calf Diarrhea On Bavarian Dairy Farms
Ingrid Lorenz et al.
Switzerland.
Objectives: Calf mortality and morbidity is still unaccept- ably high worldwide. Neonatal calf diarrhea is the most import- ant cause of calf losses in the first weeks of life. Therefore, risk factors for calf
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2022
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Motivations And Barriers Perceived By Veterinarians When Implementing Herd Health Fertility Management On Uk Dairy Farms
James Brocket et al.
Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Objectives: Vets can play a vital role in fertility herd healt management. However, there is evidence to suggest that this is an area in which vets are not as involved as they could be, and sometimes not at all
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2022
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Effects Of Postpartum Nsaid Treatment On Milking Performance, Reproductive Performance And Survival Of Cows And Calves Experiencing Both Assisted And Unassisted Parturition
Nicola Gladden et al.
Farm Animal Department University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Sciences Sutton Bonington, Loughborough, United Kingdom
Objectives: Parturition assistance in cattle is common and has been shown to adversely affect reproductive perfor- mance, milk yield and culling risk. Effects of assisted birth on future productivity of calves
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2022
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Characterisation Of Reticuloruminal Contractions Using A Reticuloruminal Accelerometer Bolus, Neck Collar Accelerometer And Clinical Examination (Ultrasound And Auscultation)
Giovanni Capuzzello et al.
University of Glasgow - School of veterinary Medicine - Scottish Centre for Production Animal Health and Food Safety, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Objectives: Physical activity and reticuloruminal contrac- tion rate (RRCR) have been used as indicators of health status in cows. The three objectives of this study were to (1) deter- mine whether a reticuloru
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2022
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Use Of An Automated Monitoring System To Assess Rumination Time And Activity Patterns In Cows With Metritis
André Pacheco De Carvalho et al.
Brazil.
Objectives: Postpartum uterine conditions such as metri- tis are common in dairy cows and represent a significant threat to animals’ health and wellbeing, and frequently lead to a de- creased reproductive perfo
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2022
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Effect Of Formic Acid Treatment On Colostrum Quality And On Absorption And Function Of Immunoglobulins: A Randomized Contolled Trial In Holstein Dairy Calves
Billy I. Smith et al.
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolt Center, Kennett Square, PA, United States.
Objectives: Good quality colostrum is characterized by high immunoglobulin levels and low pathogen load. Tech- niques to decrease pathogens can damage immunoglobulins, potentially reducing both absorption and f
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2022
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Comparison Of Diagnostic Testing Strategies For Failure Of Passive Transfer (Fpt) In Scottish Dairy Calves
Katie Denholm et al.
University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Background: Serum IgG levels of ≥10g/L are indicative of adequate passive transfer (Tyler et al. 1999; Virtala et al. 1999). The reference test for measuring IgG in serum is radial immunodiffusion (RID) which d
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A Parallel Evaluation Of Five Cost-Effective Indirect Methods For Assessing Failure Of Passive Immune Transfer In Neonatel Calves
Corbiere Fabien et al.
François1. National Veterinary School of Toulouse, Toulouse, France
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the di- agnostic accuracy of five indirect methods that may be used in veterinary practices to assess the success of maternal im- munoglobulins (Ig) transfer in
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2022
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Association Of Combined Serum Macromineral Profiles With Clinical Diseases In Post-Partum Holstein Cows
Vangelis Tsiamadis et al.
Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Box 393, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece, Thessaloniki, Greece
Objectives: Post-partum serum concentration distortions of macrominerals (Ca, P, Mg, K) are negatively associated with health and productivity of dairy cows. The individual ef- fects of each one has been studie
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2022
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Telemetric And Long Term Measurement Of Reticuloruminal Motility - Precision And Accuracy Of Derived Rumination Time
Johann Gasteiner et al.
Steinwidder. Research Centre Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Irdning, Austria.
Objectives: Rumen motility is of basic importance for the physiological function of the digestive system and it is respon- sible for mixing, separating and transporting the ingesta. Re- ticuloruminal motility i
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2022
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Effects Of Isoquinoline Alkaloids-Based Product In Lactating Dairy Cows
Gilles Foucras et al.
Germany.
Objectives: Improving animal health and welfare with low/ no chemical input while achieving high milk yield is a difficult task in modern dairy production systems. To this end, many solutions have been tested w
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2022
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Analysis Of Daily Activities Of Herd Managers And Interrelations With The Animal Production And Health Situation On Dairy Farms In Eastern Germany
Peter Hufe et al.
Melanie Schären-Bannert2. LVAT – Institute for Animal Breeding and Husbandry, Groß Kreutz, Germany
Objectives: Different aspects of process controlling, such as establishment and assessment of control points and the analysis of workflows and daily activities of employees are standard in many industries to in
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2022
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The Marginal Cost Of Lameness In Dairy Herds: An Integrated Bioeconomic Modelling Approach
Robcis Rodolphe et al.
National Veterinary School, Toulouse, France.
Objectives: Lameness is a major concern in dairy cat- tle and foot disorders are responsible for 92% of total lame- ness cases. Different strategies are available for the farmers to manage lameness: short-term
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2022
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L Nutritional And Health Supplements In Molasses Blocks Delivers Increased Rumen Efficiency In Smallholder Large Ruminant Production In Developing Countries
Peter Windsor et al.
Russell Bush2. Production Animal Welfare & Health Services, Scarborough, NSW, Australia
Objectives: Summarize field studies examining the four different molasses-block supplements (consumed @ 100- 150g/day) provided to large ruminants, for improved health and production outcomes, in a developing c
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Veterinary Consulting On Dairy Farms With High Rearing Losses
Martina Hoedemaker et al.
Gaude. Clinic for Cattle, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany.
Objectives: Although the causes and risk factors for loss- es in youngstock are well known, apparently this area does not receive enough attention on many dairy farms. This might explain that calf mortality has
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2022
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Implementation Of Precalving Vaccination Programme Against Rotavirus, Coronavirus And Enterotoxigenic E. Coli (F5) And Effect On Dairy Calf Survival
Dagni-Alice Viidu et al.
Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu, Estonia.
Introduction and objectives: Calves are born agamma- globulinemic and during the first weeks of life their resilience to infections depends on the extent of passive immunity ac- quired from colostrum. Diarrhea
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Herd Health Management, Smart Farming and Economics
2022
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Cow Behavior Predicts And Monitors Calving Diseases Along The Transition Period
Doron Bar et al.
Monika Ptaszynska2. Allflex Livestock intelligence, Netanya, Israel
Objectives: Calving diseases are a major problem in most dairy herds, negatively influencing cow welfare and dairy eco- nomics. Rumination behavior proved to be a good predictor of some calving diseases. New ge
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Herd Health Management, Smart Farming and Economics
2022
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Can An Atp Bioluminescence Meter Be Used As A Cow-Side Tool For The Evaluation Of Bacterial Contamination Of Bovine Colostrum?
Geert Hoflack et al.
Sustronck1. MSD Animal Health, Brussels, Belgium
Objectives: Bovine neonates are born agammaglobuli- naemic and rely on the absorption of immunoglobulins from colostrum shortly after birth. This absorption of immunoglob- ulins from the colostrum can, unfortun
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2022
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Dutch Hf Cow Colostrum Quality Based On Igg Concentration And Total Bacterial Cell Count
P.A.A. Penterman et al.
Brussels, Belgium
Objectives: Because immunoglobulins cannot cross the epitheliochorial placenta of the cow during gestation, calves rely on the passive transfer of immunoglobulin G (IgG) through consumption of sufficient amount