The objective of this review is to provide the reader with an overview of thermoregulatory
mechanisms and the influence of climatic conditions in different housing systems on the …

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is one of the most common calfhood diseases in dairy
cattle. Unfortunately, published data on the short-and long-term effects of calfhood BRD on …

Calfhood disease is an important problem on many dairy operations that can have
substantial effects on heifer survival and productivity, and has economic and welfare …

Cryptosporidiosis can have a devastating effect in neonatal calves, resulting in diarrhoea,
dehydration and, in severe cases, death of the animal. The disease is caused by …

Simple Summary Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) poses a significant challenge in
managing cattle health. This intricate disease affects both the upper and lower respiratory …

The upper respiratory tract (URT) hosts a complex microbial community of commensal
microorganisms and potential pathogens. Analyzing the composition and nature of the …

The objective of this prospective cohort study was to determine the effect of an abnormal
fecal consistency score on weight gain and mortality in male Holstein calves and to identify …

Mycoplasma bovis has emerged as an important pathogen of young, intensively reared
calves in North America. A variety of clinical diseases are associated with M bovis infections …

The veal industry experiences calf losses during the growing period, which represents a
challenge to animal welfare and profitability. Health status at arrival may be an important …

Background Little is known on the effects of common calf diseases on mortality and carcass
traits in the white veal industry (special-fed veal), a highly integrated production system …