2004
DOI: 10.31274/ans_air-180814-783
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Perinatal Mortality in Holsteins

Abstract: and Implications A comprehensive analysis of perinatal mortality for Holsteins in the upper Midwest was recently completed. Results showed that the incidence of perinatal mortality or calf losses near birth has been increasing since 1985; from 9.5% in 1985 to 13.2% in 1996 for virgin heifers; 5.3 to 6.6% in multiparous cows over the same time period. Replacement value of calves lost to perinatal mortality in the United States is about $125.3 million per year. Sufficient data exist to permit identification of t… Show more

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