Nuturitional Conditions of the Dams and the White Scour of Calf in Japanese black cattle

Relationship between Occurrence of White Diarrhea and Changes of Properties and Components of Blood and Milk in Their Dams after Parturition in Japanese Black Calves.

“…The incidence of white diarrhea in calves was higher in group B (71.4%) than group A (0%). We described in a previous report that when lactating Japanese Black cows were kept on a low starch diet and their metabolic profile displayed insufficient energy, the incidence of white diarrhea in calves ranged between 27.2-61.9% [11]. In contrast, white diarrhea did not occur in calves whose mothers were well nourished [11].…”

“…Properties and components of the milk of these cows were differed slightly from those of cows whose calves did not develop white diarrhea [9]. An examination of the metabolic profile of Japanese Black cows showed that cows whose calves developed white diarrhea at a high incidence were fed a low starch diet during the lactation period, and that the capacity of the liver to excrete fats was low and the condition of the rumen was abnormal [11]. However, it is not yet known whether white diarrhea in calves is related to the magnitude of fullness in cows in terms of energy or starch uptake.…”

Influence of feeding methods on blood biochemical parameters of Japanese Black breeding herd

“…Based on these results, the feeding regime can then be adjusted and improved (Kida, ; Payne & Payne, ). Metabolic profiles of dairy cows were used successfully in order to improve productivity (Adams et al, ; Kida, ), and metabolic profiles can be used to improve conception rate, immunity of calves and to prevent diarrhea in Japanese Black calves (Okada, Tako, et al, ; Shibano, Ohtsuka, Arashi, Kuroki, & Saito, ; Tanami et al, ; Watanabe et al, ).…”

Effect of fatty acids added to the milk replacer on white scour and excretion of fatty acids in Holstein calves

“…1986). We had reported that the incidence of white scour in Japanese Black calves was closely related to the nutritional status of the dams, which was determined by metabolic profile tests (Okada et al. 1997).…”

“…These results made it difficult to determine the causative bacteria of the scour (Snodgrass et al 1986). We had reported that the incidence of white scour in Japanese Black calves was closely related to the nutritional status of the dams, which was determined by metabolic profile tests (Okada et al 1997). In addition, the fat concentration in the dam's milk at the onset of white scour of calves was higher by 2.5% compared to the previous day (Okada et al 1999).…”