Longitudinal study of calf morbidity and mortality and the associated risk factors on urban and peri-urban dairy farms in southern Ethiopia

Longitudinal study of calf morbidity and mortality and the associated risk factors on urban and peri-urban dairy farms in southern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Calf morbidity and mortality are among the leading causes of economic losses on dairy farms around the world. Poor calf management practices exacerbate the problem in developing countries like Ethiopia. This prospective, longitudinal study was conducted on 70 selected dairy farms...

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Main Authors: Rahmeto Abebe, Temesgen Dema, Yohanis Libiyos, Woinshet Teherku, Alemayehu Regassa, Amene Fekadu, Desie Sheferaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Calves
Ethiopia
Morbidity
Mortality
Prospective study
Risk factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-023-03574-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-023-03574-8

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