Randomized field trial on the effects of body weight and short transport on stress and immune variables in 2‐ to 4‐week‐old dairy calves

Randomized field trial on the effects of body weight and short transport on stress and immune variables in 2‐ to 4‐week‐old dairy calves

Abstract Background Whether underweight calves respond differently to transport stress, enhancing their disease risk, is currently unknown. Objective To determine the effects of low body weight and transport stress on immune variables. Animals Twenty‐one 2‐ to 4‐week‐old male Holstein calves, housed...

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Main Authors: Christien Masmeijer, Bert Devriendt, Tina Rogge, Katharina vanLeenen, Lieze De Cremer, Bonny Van Ranst, Piet Deprez, Eric Cox, Bart Pardon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Subjects:
cortisol
modulated leukocyte functions
preweaned calves
respiratory disease
welfare
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15482

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https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15482

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