A retrospective study of thermal events on the mortality rate of hutch-reared dairy calves

A retrospective study of thermal events on the mortality rate of hutch-reared dairy calves

IntroductionHeat stress in hutch-reared dairy calves (Bos taurus) is highly relevant due to its adverse effects on animal welfare, health, growth, and economic outcomes. This study aimed to provide arguments for protecting calves against heat stress. It was hypothesized that the thermal stress cause...

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Main Authors: Viktor Jurkovich, Mikolt Bakony, Jeno Reiczigel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
dairy calves
heat stress
mortality
heatwaves
calf days
risk ratio
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1366254/full

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