Pneumonia: An important factor for calf mortality

Pneumonia is caused by a number of microorganisms resulting into mortality with a loss in productivity of milch animal. The management alone can help in reducing the occurrence of pneumonia. However, early detection of pneumonia and its treatment may save number of calves. The five C's reported...

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Published inIndian Farming (India) Vol. 58; no. 12
Main Author Verma, Harshit
Format Publication
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.2009
Subjects
CALVES
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC
DIAGNOSTICO
http://www.fao.org/aos/agrovoc#c_1219
http://www.fao.org/aos/agrovoc#c_13471
http://www.fao.org/aos/agrovoc#c_2238
NEUMONIA
PNEUMONIA
PNEUMONIE
TERNERO
VEAU
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Summary:Pneumonia is caused by a number of microorganisms resulting into mortality with a loss in productivity of milch animal. The management alone can help in reducing the occurrence of pneumonia. However, early detection of pneumonia and its treatment may save number of calves. The five C's reported by workers may managing the young dairy calf. These inculdes Colostrum. Cleanlines, Comfort, Calories and Consistency. Havoc of pneumonia in calves may be overcome by judicious application of husbandry practices.
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