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Mee, John FKeyword
perinatal mortalityguidelines
biophysical
resuscitative techniques
recumbence
hypothermia
failure to suck
antisepsis
movement
calf management
Date
2008
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Mee, Jon F. Managing the Calf at Calving Time. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BOVINE PRACTITIONERS PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 2008, 46-53. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084365Abstract
Perinatal mortality rates are increasing internationally, particularly in Holstein-Friesian primiparae. The prevalence of perinatal mortality in US dairy herds is currently 8%. This article outlines our current knowledge of bovine perinatal pathophysiology and presents practical guidelines on management of the calf at calving time. Biophysical profiling of the newborn calf, without sophisticated equipment, is the first step in diagnosing at-risk perinates. Resuscitative techniques adaptable for both the producer and the veterinarian are detailed. In addition, management of prolonged recumbence, hypothermia, failure to suck, umbilical antisepsis and calf movement after calving are discussed. Knowledge gaps constraining future progress towards better newborn calf management are highlighted. Finally, current topics in perinatal mortality are presented.ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084365
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