Document Type
Other
Publication Date
4-1-2010
Keywords
respiratory disease, young dairy calves, mortailtiy rate, cost
Extension Number
ExEx 4045
Department
Dairy Science
Description
Respiratory disease is the second leading cause of death losses (scours is the first) in un-weaned heifer calves. Respiratory problems have increased by 34 percent in the last 20 years, causing nearly 21 percent of all newborn calf losses (NAHMS 2007). Heifers that survive continue to perform poorly as adult cows. In order to prevent this costly problem, it is important to address both determinant and predisposing causes.
Recommended Citation
Garcia, Alvaro and Daly, Russ, "Respiratory Disease in Young Dairy Calves" (2010). SDSU Extension Extra Archives. 142.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_extra/142
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Comments
April 2010.