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Effects of Oral Iron and Commercial Colostrum Supplementation on Clinical Health and Haematological Parameters in Neonatal Chianina Beef Calves: A Pilot Study.
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The neonatal period is a critical stage for calf health and development, and nutritional interventions have been proposed to support neonatal adaptation and reduce disease risk. However, evidence regarding their effectiveness in extensively reared beef breeds remains limited. This pilot study evaluated the effects of oral iron supplementation and administration of a commercial colostrum supplement on clinical health, haematological profile, passive transfer status, and growth performance in neonatal Chianina beef calves. Eighteen calves were randomly allocated to three groups: a control group, an oral iron supplementation group, and a commercial colostrum supplementation group. Clinical examinations and blood sampling were performed 48 h, 14 days, and 30 days after birth. Longitudinal data were analysed using linear mixed models and generalised estimating equations. No statistically significant overall treatment group effect was observed on the corrected Clinical Total Score (
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