ArticleThe Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne2020
Risk factors for poor health outcomes for male dairy calves undergoing transportation in western Canada.
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- A systematic mapping review of cattle welfare research during road transportation (2015-2025).Journal of animal science · 2026Pooled it
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- Epidemiological Insights Into BVDV and IBRV in Feeder Cattle After Cross-Regional Transport in China 2022-2024: Coinfection Dynamics and Implications for BRDC Control.Transboundary and emerging diseases · 2026Article
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- Field study on routine procedures for navel care in neonatal calves on dairy farms in Eastern Germany.PloS one · 2025Article
- Multi-omics investigation into long-distance road transportation effects on respiratory health and immunometabolic responses in calves.Microbiome · 2024Article
- Transportation conditions of calves upon arrival at major livestock auction markets in Québec, Canada.JDS communications · 2024Article
- Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance ofAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- Dairy calf transportation in the United States: Challenges and strategies to improve animal welfare.JDS communications · 2024Article
- Growth Performance and Feed Intake Assessment of Italian Holstein Calves Fed a Hay-Based Total Mixed Ration: Preliminary Steps towards a Prediction Model.Veterinary sciences · 2023Article
- Transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) during animal transport.EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2022Article
- Welfare of cattle during transport.EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2022Article
- Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Surplus Dairy Calf Production Systems.Microorganisms · 2022Review
- Prevalence of failure of passive immunity transfer in Australian non-replacement dairy calves.Australian veterinary journal · 2022Article
- Perspectives on the Management of Surplus Dairy Calves in the United States and Canada.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2021Review
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Abstract
The condition of 640 male dairy calves was recorded and their health deterioration, morbidity, and mortality evaluated after long-distance transport. Assessments included a health examination, weight estimation, and measure of failed transfer of passive immunity (FTPI). A McNemar Test and logistic regression analysis were used to evaluate the effects of pre-transport condition on subsequent health. Before transport, calf health and age at shipping varied between farms; overall, 17%, 8%, and 12% of calves had diarrhea, navel disease, and FTPI, respectively, and calves were transported at a median age of 5 days. In their first 2 weeks after transportation, 23% and 44% of calves were treated for diarrhea and bovine respiratory disease (BRD), respectively, and 4% died. Calves with navel disease, low body weight, and a depressed attitude at the farm of origin were more likely to experience negative health outcomes. Better health before transportation is needed to protect the subsequent health and welfare of young calves.
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