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

  • Ingrid Lorenz
  • , John F. Mee
  • , Bernadette Earley
  • , Simon J. More

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Abstract

Calfhood 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. The review considers both pre- and periparturient management factors influencing calf health, colostrum management in beef and dairy calves and further nutrition and weaning in dairy calves.

Original languageEnglish
Article number10
JournalIrish Veterinary Journal
Volume64
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Calf health
  • Colostrum
  • Dairy calf nutrition
  • Periparturient management
  • Prevention

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