ArticleThe Veterinary record2025
Physiological alterations and predictors of death in neonatal calves with weak calf syndrome.
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- Serum selenium and vitamin E concentrations in indigenous Korean calves with neonatal weak calf syndrome.Irish veterinary journal · 2025Article
- Physiological alterations and predictors of death in neonatal calves with weak calf syndrome.The Veterinary record · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundWeak calf syndrome (WCS) is characterised by weakness, poor vitality and difficulty standing or suckling. Early identification of physiological alterations and prognostic indicators is critical for improving the management and survival of weak calves.
methodsTwenty-six neonatal calves, aged 1-5 days, that were unable to stand or suckle were analysed for electrolytes, blood gases, serum biochemistry and protein electrophoresis. The prognostic utility of these variables was then evaluated using receiver operating characteristic analysis.
resultsTwenty calves survived, while six died-four on the first day, one on the fourth day and one on the seventh day. Surviving calves lived for at least 90 days. Hypothermia occurred in 16 calves, elevated pCO LIMITATIONS: The small population size, absence of a control group and non-standarsdised timing of diagnosis limit the generalisability of the findings. Furthermore, postmortem investigations were not conducted, so the causes of death could not be definitively identified.
conclusionWeak calves exhibit hypothermia, respiratory acidosis, hyperlactataemia and passive immunity failure. Parameters such as pH, pCO
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