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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEvaluation of Different Oral Rehydration Solutions for Diarrheic Dairy CalvesEvangelina Miqueo, Jackeline Thais da Silva, Fernanda Lavínia Moura Silva et al.Regardless of the causative agent, diarrhea results in large loss of water and electrolytes, which leads to reduced performance and mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate oral rehydration solutions in order to determine the most effective in restoring electrolytes and water while maintaining animal performance. Forty two calves (14 per treatment) were distributed in one of three … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 4 · 26 Nov 2018 · 8,385 accessesView PDF Cite

Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the keywordsCryptosporidiosis in Ruminants: Update and Current Therapeutic ApproachesCeren Dinler, Bulent UlutasCryptosporidium species causes asymptomatic or mild to severe gastrointestinal disease in their broad range of host species. These host species include humans, domestic and wild animals worldwide. The importance of cryptosporidiosis in ruminants has been emphasised in recent years for not only mortality, delayed growth and economic losses in the farm but also zoonotic importance. So more than 200 substances … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 3 · 15 Jun 2017 · 8,451 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsInclusion of Molasses or Glucose Syrup in Starter Concentrate for Dairy Calves: Effects on Diarrheic CalvesMarcelo Cezar Soares, Carlos Eduardo Oltramari, Marília Ribeiro de Paula et al.Severity of metabolic acidosis and other clinical signs in diarrheic dairy calves fed a starter concentrate containing molasses or glucose syrup as a replacement for corn were evaluated. Thirty-two calves were blocked according to birth weight and were divided into four treatments according to starter concentrate composition: (1) Control, starter concentrate based on corn; (2) 5% of molasses as a … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 28 Mar 2016 · 7,254 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of Nutrient Composition in Feed Supplements Used by Communal Beef Farmers During the Dry Season in Ga-Matlala, Limpopo ProvinceThapelo Rosina Monkwe, Masibonge Gxasheka, Busisiwe GunyaThis study assessed the nutrient composition of feed supplements commonly used by communal beef cattle farmers during the dry season in Limpopo Province of South Africa. A total of seven feed supplements, such as lucerne hay, maize stover, salt licks, calf grower, calf milk replacer, cattle feed pellets, and soybean meal, were sampled and analysed for proximate composition and mineral … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 16 Mar 2026 · 1,651 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCattle Breeding Programs and Trait Preferences in EthiopiaMohammed Endris Seid, Kefelegn Kebede Kefenie et al.The success of livestock breeding programs depend on the active involvement of smallholder farmers, pastoralists, and agro-pastoralists in shaping breeding objectives and identifying key trait preferences based on specific production goals. This study aimed at assessing the relative importance of cattle-keeping objectives and trait preferences across mixed crop-livestock, pastoral, and agro-pastoral production systems in Ethiopia. We collected data from 180 … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 9 Jun 2025 · 4,357 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInfluence of Various Schemes of Feeding Calves with Whole Milk on their Growth Indicators and Physiological StateK. K. Akhazhanov, T. K. Bekseitov, J. J. Uakhitov et al.In dairy farming, special requirements are imposed on the feeding of replacement young animals. The period when young animals receive colostrum and milk is considered important for raising viable and productive animals. During this time, a large amount of whole milk is consumed by calves. In this connection, the purpose of our study was to compare the effect of various … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 3 · 16 Aug 2023 · 5,361 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCow Efficiency, Relative-Birth Weight and Subsequent Pre-Weaning Growth Performance of Nguni CattleTakalani Judas Mpofu, Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe, Muzi Mandla Ginindza et al.The objective of this study was to evaluate factors influencing Cow Efficiency (CE), Relative-Birth Weight (R-BW), and subsequent pre-weaning growth performance of Nguni cattle in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Factors that were considered were dammed weight at calving, agro-ecological zone, the season of birth, sex of calves, parity, and dam age. Data from Nguni cows and their calves (n = … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 23 May 2022 · 7,141 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractComparative Assessment of Meat Quality Characteristics of Cattle Depending on Breed, Age and Growing Conditions in the Republic of KazakhstanGulzat Oraz, Asan Ospanov, Urishbay Chomanov et al.The results of meat productivity of young cattle of beef breeds (Auliekol, Kazakh Whitehead, Galloway, Hereford) depending on the breed, sex, and age (young bulls, steers-calves, heifers, first-calf cows, adult cattle-cows, bulls, calves) grown in the Western Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan during winter, turning winter (pre-spring), early spring and spring periods are given. The animals were divided into … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 2 · 19 May 2022 · 6,940 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEfficient Breeding in Kazakhstan Alatau Cattle Breed PopulationAidar Dastanbekuly Baimukanov, Yusupzhan Artykovich Yuldashbayev, Vladimir Alexandrovich Demin et al.The research work aims to analyze the dynamics of the level of breeding work in the Kazakhstan Alatau cattle breed population. The research object was Alatau cattle breed from different farms of the Almaty region, differing in their breeding level and system for dairy cattle breeding. As of 01.01.2021, the population of cows of the Alatau breed in the studied … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 4 · 17 Dec 2021 · 6,960 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRelationship of Longevity with Productive and Reproductive Variables in Nelore Cows of the Bolivian TropicIkeda Atsuko, Barbona Ivana, Yoichiro Hayashi et al.The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between longevity with productive and reproductive efficiency variables of Nelore cows in grazing systems in the Bolivian tropics. Retrospective data corresponding to the period 1992-2019, belonging to the Cooperativa Agropecuaria Integral San Juan de Yapacaní and the Foundation Technology Center on Agriculture and Livestock, Santa Cruz-Bolivia were used. The data … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 4 · 2 Dec 2020 · 6,626 accessesView PDF Cite