[HTML][HTML] Invited Review: Strategic use of microbial-based probiotics and prebiotics in dairy calf rearing
Purpose The objective of this narrative review was to describe the effect of microbial-based
products, specifically pro-and prebiotics, on gut health, function, and disease prevention …
products, specifically pro-and prebiotics, on gut health, function, and disease prevention …
[HTML][HTML] The dispensable surplus dairy calf: Is this issue a “wicked problem” and where do we go from here?
SE Bolton, MAG Von Keyserlingk - Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Surplus dairy calves consist of all dairy bull calves and any heifer calves not needed as
replacements for the milking herd. The fate of these surplus calves varies by region; for …
replacements for the milking herd. The fate of these surplus calves varies by region; for …
Understanding behavioural development of calves in natural settings to inform calf management
Simple Summary Animal welfare research is intended to address societal concerns
regarding animal care, including natural living concerns. We reviewed the literature on calf …
regarding animal care, including natural living concerns. We reviewed the literature on calf …
Perspectives on the management of surplus dairy calves in the United States and Canada
The care of surplus dairy calves is a significant issue for the United States and Canadian
dairy industries. Surplus dairy calves commonly experience poor welfare as evidenced by …
dairy industries. Surplus dairy calves commonly experience poor welfare as evidenced by …
[HTML][HTML] Public attitudes toward different management scenarios for “surplus” dairy calves
As awareness grows, some traditional management practices used by the dairy industry will
be questioned by members of the public. Therefore, to maintain its social license to operate …
be questioned by members of the public. Therefore, to maintain its social license to operate …
Effect of a multispecies probiotic mixture on the growth and incidence of diarrhea, immune function, and fecal microbiota of pre-weaning dairy calves
Y Wu, L Wang, R Luo, H Chen, C Nie, J Niu… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The effects of different doses of a multispecies probiotic (MSP) mixture on growth
performance, the incidence of diarrhea rate and immune function, and fecal microbial …
performance, the incidence of diarrhea rate and immune function, and fecal microbial …
[HTML][HTML] Associations between colostrum management, passive immunity, calf-related hygiene practices, and rates of mortality in preweaning dairy calves
J Barry, EAM Bokkers, DP Berry, IJM de Boer… - Journal of dairy …, 2019 - Elsevier
Calves are particularly vulnerable to health issues before weaning and experience high
rates of mortality. Poor colostrum quality or substandard colostrum management, combined …
rates of mortality. Poor colostrum quality or substandard colostrum management, combined …
[HTML][HTML] A randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of transport duration and age at transport on surplus dairy calves: Part I. Impact on health and growth
Calves arriving to veal and dairy-beef facilities in poor condition are at risk of future health
challenges and reduced growth rates, and limited knowledge is available on how time in …
challenges and reduced growth rates, and limited knowledge is available on how time in …
[HTML][HTML] Quantitative analysis of calf mortality in Great Britain
ABSTRACT National bodies in Great Britain (GB) have expressed concern over young stock
health and welfare and identified calf survival as a priority; however, no national data have …
health and welfare and identified calf survival as a priority; however, no national data have …
[HTML][HTML] Management of preweaned bull calves on dairy operations in the United States
CB Shivley, JE Lombard, NJ Urie, DM Weary… - Journal of Dairy …, 2019 - Elsevier
Many calves born on dairy farms are male, but little research to date has focused on the
management of these calves. The objective of this study was to survey management …
management of these calves. The objective of this study was to survey management …