The purpose of this review is to summarize studies that investigate blood and the main
components of fetal bovine serum (FBS) in vertebrates, including major livestock, and review …

The objective of the current review is to provide the reader with an overview of the bovine
hematological profile. Sample collection, bovine reference ranges, and cattle-specific …

The physiological functions; pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of copper deficiency disorders; sources; copper content in feeds and forage; …

As in other species, the first point in sheep clinical biochemistry is the correct selection of the
appropriate tests and, consequently, the optimal management of the pre-analytical phase …

The period of transition between late pregnancy and early lactation presents an important
metabolic challenge to the high-yielding dairy cows. They need, especially for the high milk …

Abstract This Scientific Opinion addresses a European Commission request on the welfare
of calves as part of the Farm to Fork strategy. EFSA was asked to provide a description of …

Healthy calves have a balanced intestinal microbiota that allows them to grow adequately.
Use of microorganisms with probiotic capacity is an alternative method for treatment and …

Failure of passive transfer is a common problem in calves destined for veal production. At
present it is unknown whether the risk for respiratory disease (BRD) or neonatal calf …

The purpose of the present study is to establish the influence of age on serum biochemistry
reference intervals (RIs) for unweaned calves and recently-weaned piglets using large …

Data regarding hematologic reference intervals (RI) for neonatal calves have not been
published yet. The aims of this study were: a) to establish hematology RIs for neonatal …