Risk Factors for Dystocia and Perinatal Mortality in Extensively Kept Angus Suckler Cows in Germany

Risk Factors for Dystocia and Perinatal Mortality in Extensively Kept Angus Suckler Cows in Germany

Dystocia and perinatal mortality are major animal health, welfare and economic issues in beef suckler cow production. The objective of this study was to identify risk factors for dystocia and perinatal mortality and to analyze the relationships of both traits to external pelvic parameters in extensi...

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Main Authors: Tatiana Hohnholz, Nina Volkmann, Kathia Gillandt, Ralf Waßmuth, Nicole Kemper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
dystocia
perinatal mortality
stillbirth
beef cattle
suckler cows
Angus
pelvic measurements
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/9/4/85

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