Small for Gestational Age Calves: Part II—Reduced Fertility, Productive Performance, and Survival in Holstein Friesian Heifers Born Small for Their Gestational Age

Small for Gestational Age Calves: Part II—Reduced Fertility, Productive Performance, and Survival in Holstein Friesian Heifers Born Small for Their Gestational Age

Recently: more attention has been given to low-birth-weight calves, often without considering gestation length. Calves can be classified as small for gestational age (SGA) when their birth weight is below the 10th percentile, similar to the definition in human medicine. While SGA babies face various...

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Main Authors: Maya Meesters, Mieke Van Eetvelde, Karel Verdru, Jan Govaere, Geert Opsomer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
small for gestational age
survival
productive life
fertility
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/15/2157

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