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Cafe, L. M., D. W. Hennessy, H. Hearnshaw, S. G. Morris, and P. L. Greenwood. "Influences of nutrition during pregnancy and lactation on birth weights and growth to weaning of calves sired by Piedmontese or Wagyu bulls." Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 46, no. 2 (2006): 245. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ea05225.
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The aim of this study was to quantify the effects of nutrition during pregnancy and lactation on birth weight and growth to weaning of Piedmontese and Wagyu sired calves. This research was also conducted to provide animals for long-term studies on the consequences of growth early in life. During 2 breeding cycles, Hereford cows were managed within low or high pasture-based nutritional systems from about 80 days of pregnancy to parturition. During lactation, the calves and their dams remained on the low or high nutritional system or crossed over to the alternative system. From commencement of the nutritional treatment during pregnancy until parturition, and then during lactation, cows on low nutrition lost an average of 45 and 23 kg liveweight, respectively, and those on high nutrition gained 55 and 40 kg, respectively. Calves of Wagyu sires weighed less at birth (31.0 v 35.9 kg, s.e. = 0.31 kg) and weaning (182 v. 189 kg, s.e. = 2.26 kg) than those of Piedmontese sires. Calves of cows on low nutrition during pregnancy weighed less at birth than those of cows on high nutrition (32.5 v. 35.2 kg, s.e. = 0.32 kg). Low nutrition during pregnancy adversely influenced birth to weaning ADG (676 v. 759 g, s.e. = 9.2 g), weight gain (145 v. 160 kg, s.e. = 2.1 kg) and liveweight (177 v. 195 kg, s.e. = 2.3 kg) of calves at weaning. The nutritional system during lactation had greater effects on ADG (618 v. 816 g, s.e. = 9.2 g), weight gain (131 v. 174 kg, s.e. = 2.1 kg) and liveweight (164 v. 207 kg, s.e. = 2.3 kg) of calves at weaning than the nutritional system during pregnancy. Overall, the responses to the nutritional treatments were consistent for the progeny of both sire-genotypes.
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Vyayzenen, G., R. Dautov, A. Vyayzenen, D. Bolshakov, and N. Prodanov. "Vitamin nutrition of calves." Kormlenie sel'skohozjajstvennyh zhivotnyh i kormoproizvodstvo (Feeding of agricultural animals and feed production), no. 3 (March 1, 2020): 25–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.33920/sel-05-2003-03.
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Experimental studies have shown an increase in productivity, metabolic processes, the effectiveness of the use of nutrients and biologically active substances and the metabolic energy of diets, the health of heifers aged 1–6 months under the conditions of industrial technology of their rearing. Increasing the productivity of heifers is closely related to improving the nutrition system during all periods of rearing with the use of the vitamin complex Vitaminol in diets depending on their age and body weight. The highest effectiveness of rearing young animals has been established when using Vitaminol in doses: 1,3 g/head./day – up to 1 month, 2,4 g/head./day – 2 months, 3,3 g/head./day – 3 months, 4,3 g/head./day – 4 months, 4,8 g/head./day – 5 months and 5,3 g/head./day – at the age of 6 months. Differentiated feeding of optimal doses of feed additives to calves increases the digestibility of dry matter by 1,41–10,8 %, organic matter by 1,6–10,0 %, raw protein by 1,6–6,8 %, raw fat by 1,4–8,7 %, raw fiber by 1,5–3,0 % and nitrogen-free extractive substances by 1,6–6,0 % depending on age and body weight (from 1 to 6 months inclusive). It has a positive effect on the absorption of nitrogen and the use of calcium and phosphorus in the body. The use of Vitaminol in diets of calves contributes to an increase in live weight and average daily gain compared to the control group. In calves up to one month of age (at the dose of 1,3 g/head/day) live weight increased by 6,5 %, the average daily gain by 11,4 %, in 2 months (at the dose of 2,4 g/head/day) these indicators were 2,9 and 2,6 %, respectively, at 3 months (at the dose of 3,3 g/head/day) – 3,4 and 8,2 %, in 4 months (at the dose of 4,3 g/head/day) – 6,7 and 12,8 %, in 5 months (at the dose of 4,8 g/head/day) – 4,4 and 3,6 % and at 6 months (at the dose of 5,3 g/head/day) – 4,3 and 2,7 %, respectively. In order to improve the quality of feeding when rearing calves, more fully realize their genetic potential, increase productivity and use of nutrients in diets and normalize metabolic processes in the body we recommend the optimal doses of the feed additive Vitaminol depending on age (g/head/day): 1,3 – in 1 month, 2,4 – in 2 months, 3,3 – in 3 months, 4,3 – in 4 months, 4,8 – in 5 months, 5,3 – in 6 months. Feed additive Vitaminol enter into the composition of complete feed, wet feed mixtures and feed to calves 1 time per day.
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Devant, Maria, and Sonia Marti. "Strategies for Feeding Unweaned Dairy Beef Cattle to Improve Their Health." Animals 10, no. 10 (October 18, 2020): 1908. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10101908.
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In order to answer the question of whether nutritional interventions may help to reduce the incidence of respiratory disease in dairy beef calves at arrival, the present review is divided in three sections. In the first section, the nutrition of calves previous to the arrival from the origin farm to the final rearing farm is reviewed. In the second section, the possible consequences of this previous nutrition on gut health and immune status upon arrival to the rearing farm are described. The main consequences of previous nutrition and management that these unweaned calves suffer at arrival are the negative energy balance, the increased intestinal permeability, the oxidative stress, the anemia, and the recovery feed consumption. Finally, in the third section, some considerations to advance in future nutritional strategies are suggested, which are focused on the prevention of the negative consequences of previous nutrition and the recovery of the gut and immune status. Moreover, additional suggestions are formulated that will be also helpful to reduce the incidence of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) that are not directly linked to nutrition like having a control golden standard in the studies or designing risk categories in order to classify calves as suitable or not to be transported.
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Lusby, Keith S. "Nutrition Programs for Lightweight Calves." Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice 22, no. 2 (July 2006): 321–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cvfa.2006.03.001.
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Woods, B. L., N. W. Bradley, K. K. Schillo, and S. R. Lowry. "Effects of nutrition, sex of calf and breed type on response to zeranol: preweaning growth." Journal of Animal Science 68, no. 4 (April 1, 1990): 919–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.2527/1990.684919x.
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Abstract An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of breed, sex and plane of nutrition on the growth response to zeranol in Angus and crossbred calves prior to weaning. Eighty-eight heifers and 118 steers received either a high or low plane of nutrition using a first and last grazing technique. Half of the calves in each nutrition group received a zeranol implant (36 mg) at an average age of 3.4 mo. Both zeranol and the higher level of nutrition increased (P < .001) growth rate prior to weaning (7.4 mo of age). Zeranol did not affect hip height at weaning (P > .1), but calves on the higher plane of nutrition were taller (P < .01) than calves on the lower plane of nutrition. The zeranol × nutrition interaction was not significant (P > .1) for growth rate or hip height. Steers grew faster (P < .01) preweaning and were taller (P < .01) at weaning than heifers. Crossbred calves gained more rapidly (P < .001) preweaning and were taller (P < .001) at weaning than Angus calves were. Neither sex nor breed interacted with zeranol to influence any of the traits examined. Based on these results we conclude that preweaning growth was affected by zeranol and this effect was consistent across sexes, breeds and planes of nutrition tested.
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Hendricks, Meagan, Douglas Eborn, Kaylee R. Kipp, Caleta M. Willis, and Megan P. Owen. "120 Performance Effects on Weaned Calves using 3 Weaning Strategies and Nutritional Supplementation." Journal of Animal Science 98, Supplement_2 (November 1, 2020): 45–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz397.104.
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Abstract The objective of this study was to compare nutritional and management strategies on performance of beef calves at weaning. Forty crossbred beef calves were assigned to receive either nutritional supplementation (Drench) 3 wks prior to weaning and again at weaning or nothing (Cntrl). In addition, calves were assigned 1 of 3 weaning treatments: 1) abrupt weaning with complete separation (Abrupt); 2) 4d fence line weaning with cows allowed to interact with calves through a fence for 4 d before removal (4Fence); and 3) 7 d fence line weaning with cows allowed to interact with calves through a fence for 7 d before removal (7Fence). Calves were blocked by sex and BW. Nutritional supplementation consisted of an oral drench (5cc/100 lbs. BW; Cellarator Turbo Drench; ADM Animal Nutrition; Quincy, IL). Calves were weighed at weaning, 7 d after, and 85 d after weaning. At weaning, average age of calves was 213 ± 19 d and average weight 224 ± 30 kg. Average final weight of calves was 279 ± 33 kg. Weight differences between weaning and 7 d after weaning and weaning and 85 d after weaning were analyzed using Proc Mixed with nutritional supplementation, sex, and weaning duration as fixed variables. Calves receiving Drench gained more (P < 0.05) 1 wk after weaning (7.9 vs. 3.7 kg, respectively). Weight gains 85 d after weaning were not different (P > 0.05) 7 d after weaning. Weight gain in calves assigned to 4Fence and 7Fence treatments were not different (P < 0.05) but gained more (P < 0.05) than Abrupt calves (8.5 vs. 7.6 vs. 1.2 kg, respectively). Weight gains 85 d after weaning were not different (P > 0.05) between weaning treatments. In conclusion, nutritional supplementation and fence-line weaning improved calf performance 1 wk after weaning but not after 3 mo.
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Boadi, Dinah, and M. A. Price. "The effects of pre- and early post-calving management on reproductive performance of beef cows." Canadian Journal of Animal Science 76, no. 3 (September 1, 1996): 337–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/cjas96-050.
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One hundred and thirty-four pregnant beef cows (liveweight = 544.3 kg ± 73 3 kg SD; condition score = 3.5 ± 0.3 SD), were randomly assigned in January to five management treatments (combinations of feed restriction and weaning time) to study the effects on calving and rebreeding performance. Twenty-seven were feed-restricted (54.7 MJ DE d−1) for the last 3 mo of pregnancy then realimented (3REST); their calves were weaned in October. Thirty were feed-restricted for the last 3 mo of pregnancy (54.7 MJ DE d−1) and the first 2 mo of lactation (99.6 MJ DE d−1), then their calves were weaned and turned out to graze in June (5REST). The remaining 77 cows (UNREST) were supplemented on range with 153.5 MJ DE d−1 from January until calving. Their calves were weaned in either August (one group of 26 calves directly into a feedlot, a second group of 26 onto unsupplemented range) or October (25 calves directly into a feedlot). All cows grazed together on the range from June onwards. After calving, the restricted (3REST and 5REST) cows were significantly lighter (464.4 and 469.5 kg vs. 506.9 kg) and thinner (condition scores 2.5 and 2.6 vs. 3.0) than the UNREST cows, but the percentage of cows calving calf mortality, assisted births calving dates, udder scores and mean birth weight of calves were not affected (P > 0.05) by pre-calving nutrition. Catch-up growth was evident in both the 3REST and 5REST cows once exposed to higher energy feeding. There were no significant effects (P > 0.05) of the management (nutrition and weaning) treatments on the following year s breeding and calving performance. It is concluded that the combinations of nutrition and weaning used in this study did not necessarily impair calving or rebreeding performance of beef cows, which calved in condition score 2.5 or above. Key words: Beef cows, feed restriction, reproduction, condition score, rebreeding, birthweight
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Podhorský, A., A. Pechová, R. Dvořák, and L. Pavlata. "Metabolic Disorders in Dairy Calves in Postpartum Period." Acta Veterinaria Brno 76, no. 8 (2007): S45—S53. http://dx.doi.org/10.2754/avb200776s8s045.
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The aim of this study was, in terms of analysis of causes of disorders in calves on dairy farms, to evaluate occurrence of metabolic disorders in their postnatal period. In 23 agricultural farms (14 farms with the incidence of clinical forms of disease in calves during milk nutrition period - group D; 9 farms with no clinical disease - group H) clinical examination was performed, blood samples were collected and data concerning the provision of permanent day and night care for calves (PDC) during delivery and in early postpartum period were collected. The samples were taken from 3 - 5 calves in every farm (totally 97, H - 38, D - 59). Biochemical indicators that have some relations to the quality of colostral nutrition were determined (the concentrations of immunoglobulins - Ig, total protein - TP, albumin - A, globulins - G, vitamin E and A, the activity of gammaglutamyl transferase - GMT) and to the microelement metabolism (the activities of glutathione peroxidase - GSH-Px for evaluation of selenium (Se) status, the concentrations of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn)). While evaluating the entire group of examined calves, we found a high occurrence of metabolic disorders in calves connected with colostral nutrition and also high occurrence of microelement deficiencies. The decrease in TP was diagnosed in 80%, the decrease in G in 78%, the decrease in concentration of Ig in 78% and 74% of calves had higher A/G ratio. Insufficient intake of colostrum showed also lower activities of GMT in 76% of calves. Hypovitaminosis E was diagnosed in 67% of calves and hypovitaminosis A in 19% of calves. Microelement deficiencies were found in 77% (Cu), 39% (Se), and 10% (Zn) of calves. While comparing the results for calves in groups H and D, in the group of calves from farms with no clinical disease (H) a significantly higher (p < 0.01) concentrations of albumin and vitamin E, as well as vitamin A (p < 0.05) were established. When comparing the farms with provided daylong care (PdC+) and with no daylong care (PdC-), in PdC+ farms calves had a significantly higher (p < 0.01) concentration of TP and G, GSH-Px activity, and also a significantly lower (p < 0.01) A/G ratio, which proves a higher-quality colostral nutrition. The results thus prove that the incidence of metabolic disorders in dairy calves in the Czech Republic represents a highly actual problem and that one of the significant factors that influence this condition is the insufficient care for and the related insufficient colostral nutrition of the calves.
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TSUKANO, Kenji, Tatsuya FUKUDA, Marina OTSUKA, Yasunobu NISHI, Hiroki INOUE, Shinya SARASHINA, and Kazuyuki SUZUKI. "Advantage of parenteral nutrition for diarrheic calves." Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 80, no. 12 (2018): 1808–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1292/jvms.18-0110.
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Marón, CF, SM Budge, RE Ward, LO Valenzuela, M. Di Martino, M. Ricciardi, M. Sironi, M. Uhart, J. Seger, and VJ Rowntree. "Fatty acids and stable isotopes (δ13C, δ15N) in southern right whale Eubalaena australis calves in relation to age and mortality at Península Valdés, Argentina." Marine Ecology Progress Series 646 (July 30, 2020): 189–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps13387.
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Baleen whales accumulate fat reserves during the summer to sustain reproduction while fasting in the winter. The southern right whale Eubalaena australis population that calves off Península Valdés, Argentina, experienced high calf mortality events from 2003 to 2013 and poor nutritional states of mothers could be a contributing cause. Previous studies found that the population’s reproductive success is influenced by prey availability. Mothers unable to build sufficient fat reserves or feeding on prey with different nutritional value may fail to meet the demands of lactation. Milk is the only source of nutrients and energy for calves at Valdés, so their fatty acids (FAs) and stable isotopes should reflect their mother’s diet and feeding-ground locations. Here, we compared FA profiles and C and N stable isotopes of dead calves with those of living calves to evaluate the potential impact of maternal nutrition on calf survival. We found no differences in the FA composition of blubber in dead and living calves, indicating similar maternal diets. Likewise, the isotopic values of living and dead calves imply that their mothers had similar foraging ranges. However, FA composition was greatly affected by calf length, indicating effects of calf age and duration of nursing. These findings suggest that mothers of dead calves did not feed on different diets or feeding grounds compared to mothers of living calves. Future research should further assess the overall health and body condition of the Valdés southern right whale calves.
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Keogh, Kate, Stephen P. Coen, Pat Lonergan, Sean Fair, and David A. Kenny. "PSIX-26 Effect of enhanced nutrition during early life on the transcriptional profile of the arcuate nucleus region of the hypothalamus in Holstein Friesian bull calves." Journal of Animal Science 98, Supplement_4 (November 3, 2020): 332–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.591.
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Abstract Improved nutrition and metabolic status during early life are known to advance sexual development in the bull calf. This is mediated through complex neuroendocrine signaling at the level of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular (HPT) axis resulting in precocious testicular development and spermatogenesis. The arcuate nucleus region (ARC) of the hypothalamus is centrally involved in the integration of peripheral metabolic cues with GnRH neuronal function and gonadotropin pulsatility which in turn stimulate testicular development. However, the precise molecular mechanisms regulating the influence of prevailing nutritional status on hypothalamic function are yet to be fully elucidated. The objective of this study was to evaluate differentially expressed genes (DEG) within the ARC of bull calves offered contrasting planes of nutrition during the first 12 weeks of life, to coincide with the characteristic transient gonadotropin rise. Holstein-Friesian bull calves with a mean (+SD) bodyweight and age of 48.8(5.3) kg and 17.5(2.8) days, respectively, were assigned to either a high energy (H; n = 15) or moderate energy (M; n = 15) plane of nutrition designed for growth rates of 1.0 and 0.5 kg/day, respectively. At 12 weeks of age all calves were euthanized and the ARC harvested. RNA was isolated from all ARC samples and RNAseq analysis conducted. As expected, H calves were heavier at euthanasia (H=112 kg; M=88 kg, P < 0.001). RNAseq analysis resulted in the identification of 83 DEG (P.adj< 0.1; fold change >1.5), all of which were down-regulated in H compared to M calves. DEG were enriched for biological pathways associated with immune function including complement system and acute phase response signaling (P.adj< 0.01). However, no DEG identified were directly involved in reproductive developmental processes. Results from this study suggest that the typically positive effect of enhanced nutrition on reproductive development may not be apparent within the ARC at 12 weeks of age.
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Mackenzie, A. M., T. G. Rowan, S. D. Carter, J. B. Dixon, and J. Tebble. "Effects of Nutrition and Weaning on Immune Responses in Calves: Implications for Welfare Assessment." Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) 1994 (March 1994): 151. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0308229600026969.
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Calf rearing systems vary greatly in the quantity of milk substitute fed and in the age of the calf at weaning (Webster, 1986). Husbandry conditions can affect disease incidence and welfare of young, bucket-fed calves and Andrews (1979) has suggested a relationship between age at weaning and disease incidence. This experiment was designed to investigate the effects of level of milk substitute powder fed and the age at weaning on the immune responses of bucket-reared calves compared with naturally suckled calves.Two groups of 20 calves were kept at the Veterinary Field Station, University of Liverpool. All calves received pooled mixed-source colostrum at birth and were then randomly allocated to one of five treatment groups. After colostrum, bucket-reared calves were introduced to milk substitute (Volac Easi-Mix) which was reconstituted at 125g ADM per litre of water and fed twice daily. Calves were housed in individual pens arranged in four blocks with wood shavings as bedding. Suckled calves remained with their dams and were housed in the rear of the same building. These calves had access to a calf creep area. All calves were introduced to Keystart Quicklettes (BOCM Silcock) at 7 days of age and fedad libitum. Small quantities of water and silage were also provided from 7 days of age. Table 1 lists the treatment groups, level of milk substitute received (g ADM/day), age of the calf at weaning and at inoculation with antigen (KLH), and also the age of the calf when the skin sensitivity response was measured.
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Coen, Stephen P., David A. Kenny, Sean Fair, Pat Lonergan, and Kate Keogh. "PSVII-41 Late-Breaking Abstract: Impact of enhanced early life nutrition on the testes transcriptional profile of the bull calf." Journal of Animal Science 98, Supplement_4 (November 3, 2020): 341–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.605.
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Abstract Enhanced plane of nutrition and metabolic status are known to progress sexual development in the bull calf. This is facilitated through neuroendocrine signaling in the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular signaling axis. Improved nutrition may lead to early release of hypothalamic gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) and the subsequent production of follicle stimulating luteinizing hormones in the anterior pituitary and ultimately development of the testes and sexual development. Nonetheless the precise molecular mechanisms leading to this effect are yet to be expounded. The purpose of this study was to evaluate differentially expressed (DE) genes within the testes of bull calves differentially fed for the first 12 weeks of life. The main functions of the testes are the biosynthesis of androgens by the leydig cells and sperm production by the seminiferous tubules. Accelerating the development of this tissue may lead to enhanced reproductive development at an earlier stage. Holstein Friesian bull calves with a mean (SEM) age and bodyweight of 17.5 (2.8) days and 48.8 (5.3) kg, respectively, were assigned to either a high (H; n = 15) or moderate (M; n = 15) plane of nutrition, to achieve an average target growth rate of 1.0 and 0.5 kg/day, respectively. Calves on H and M received 1.5 and 0.5 kg of milk replacer (MR) per day, reconstituted at 15 and 12.5% (w/v), respectively. Calves on H were offered concentrate ad libitum, while those on M received, 500g day-1. Both groups were offered 500 g of hay daily. At 87 days (±2.141) of age, all calves were euthanized and the testes recovered from all calves. RNA was isolated from all testes samples and subsequently subjected to RNAseq analysis. Calves offered a higher plane of nutrition were heavier at slaughter (112 v 88 kg, P < 0.001), reflective of their higher ADG (0.88 v 0.58 kg, P < 0.001). Similarly, H also had heavier testes (29.2 v 20.1 g, P < 0.05) compared to M calves. Results from RNAseq analysis identified 27 DE genes (p.adj< 0.1; fold change >1.5). Cholesterol biosynthesis was an enriched pathway and reproductive system development was also affected. We also saw that Claudin11 was an up regulated DE gene which is involved in sertoli cell development. The results from this study would advocate that there is potential effects of improved nutrition on reproductive function within the testes of bull calves at 12 weeks of age.
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Samolovac, Ljiljana, Milos Marinkovic, Maja Petricevic, Tamara Stamenic, Ivan Cosic, Radmila Beskorovajni, and Branislav Stankovic. "Effect of farm and birth season on calf body weight in the first week of life." Biotehnologija u stocarstvu 36, no. 3 (2020): 297–307. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/bah2003297s.
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The body weight of calves in the earliest period of their life (age from 0 to 7 days) is under the greatest influence of the farm and the season of birth. The farm manifests its influence most often through the conditions of nutrition and housing and the organization of the technological production process, while the influence of the birth season is manifested through microclimatic and nutritional conditions, as well. The most common deficiencies related to the nutrition of newborn calves are related to: inadequate colostrum supply in terms of quality, quantity and time of colostrum intake, which is closely related to the organization of the technological production process on the farm. Dietary deficiencies affect the body weight of calves at birth and at 8 days of age. In a study conducted over a year (4 seasons), the colostrum diet of newborn calves of the HF breed on two farms (A and B) with a tied housing system was analyzed. Calves were fed colostrum on both farms at intervals, usually up to 2 hours, less often up to 4 hours after birth. The colostrum consumed came from the mother, most often, and less often from the other cow, while on one of the farms it was also used frozen. However, the amount of colostrum consumed was deficient, it was 1-2 l on farm A, and 2.5 to 3 l on farm B. The occurence of a deficient diet or other deficiencies in the diet of calves was indicated by the average body weight, measured at birth and at the age of 8 days. On farm A, a lower average body weight of calves (37.95 and 39.68 kg) was recorded than on farm B (40.00 and 41.80 kg) by age categories, respectively. The average body weight of calves was statistically significantly (p <0.01) influenced by the farm and the season of birth, as well as their mutual interaction, but the effect of the farm was more pronounced.
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Patterson, D. C., R. W. J. Steen, and D. J. Kilpatrick. "A comparison of growth, food efficiency and carcass characteristics of single and twin beef calves derived by embryo transfer." Animal Science 57, no. 1 (August 1993): 81–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0003356100006632.
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AbstractAn experiment was designed to examine the interaction between birth status and plane of nutrition of calves in relation to postnatal and lifetime performance. The experiment was a 2 × 2 × 2 factorial arrangement of birth status (single and twin), plane of nutrition from birth to 16 weeks (period 1) and plane of nutrition from 16 weeks to slaughter at a mean live weight of 530·4 (s.e. 0·13) kg (period 2). The planes of nutrition were control and low with metabolizable energy (ME) intakes of 32·1 and 21·4 (s.e. 0·46) MJ/day from birth to 16 weeks, and 73·9 and 64·1 (s.e. 0·95) from 16 weeks until slaughter. The birth weights of the single and twin-born calves were 47·2 and 39·7 (s.e. 0·90) kg respectively. There was no interaction between birth status and plane of nutrition in either main period and by 40 weeks of age the live weights of the twin calves were similar to those of the single-born calves. For period 1 plus period 2 the live-weight gains per unit of ME intake were 12·4 and 13·1 (s.e. 0·28) g/Mf for single and twin-born calves respectively. Although twins had slightly poorer carcass conformation and higher proportion of bone in the carcass, the concentrations of saleable meat and high-priced joints in the carcass were similar. Birth status had no effect on the ultimate pH of muscle. It is concluded that viable twins have similar beef producing potential to single-born calves.The control and low planes of nutrition imposed during the periods from birth to 16 weeks and 16 weeks to slaughter produced live-weight gains of 822 and 573 (s.e. 31·0) g/day, and 857 and 690 (s.e. 12·6) g/day respectively. Calves which had been on the low plane during the initial period had a compensation index of 0·30 by 64 weeks of age. Carcass measurements were not affected by the plane of nutrition during either period. Steers grew faster than heifers, had lower area o/m. longissimus dorsi but less separable fat and more bone in the forerib joint than heifers at equal carcass weight.
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Hansen, Stephanie L., Melissa S. Ashwell, Leon R. Legleiter, Robert S. Fry, Karen E. Lloyd, and Jerry W. Spears. "The addition of high manganese to a copper-deficient diet further depresses copper status and growth of cattle." British Journal of Nutrition 101, no. 7 (September 8, 2008): 1068–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0007114508057589.
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A study was conducted evaluating the effect of long-term Cu deficiency, with or without high Mn, on growth, gene expression and Cu status of beef cattle. Twenty-one Angus calves were born to cows receiving one of the following treatments: (1) 10 mg supplemental Cu/kg DM (+Cu); (2) no supplemental Cu and 2 mg Mo/kg DM ( − Cu); (3) − Cu diet plus 500 mg supplemental Mn/kg DM ( − Cu+Mn). Calves were weaned at approximately 183 d of age and individually fed throughout the growing and finishing phases. Plasma Cu was lower (P < 0·01) in − Cu calves compared with +Cu calves while high dietary Mn further depressed (P < 0·01) plasma Cu in − Cu+Mn calves v. − Cu calves. Liver Cu concentrations in +Cu calves were greater (P < 0·01) than in − Cu calves, with no differences between − Cu and − Cu+Mn calves. The daily body-weight gain of +Cu calves was greater (P < 0·01) than − Cu calves during the period from birth to weaning, but did not differ during the growing phase. − Cu+Mn calves gained less (P < 0·05) than − Cu calves during the growing phase. DM intake was lower (P < 0·01) in − Cu+Mn calves v. − Cu calves, and did not differ among +Cu and − Cu calves. The relative gene expression of cytochrome c oxidase in the liver was lower (P < 0·05) in − Cu calves compared with +Cu or − Cu+Mn calves. In conclusion, feeding a Cu − deficient diet in combination with high Mn negatively affected the growth and Cu status of beef cattle.
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Milne, J. A., Angela M. Sibbald, Heather A. McCormack, and A. S. I. Loudon. "The influences of nutrition and management on the growth of red deer calves from weaning to 16 months of age." Animal Science 45, no. 3 (December 1987): 511–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0003356100002993.
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ABSTRACTThe effects of date of weaning, weaning live weight, autumn grazing management and level and pattern of winter nutrition in relation to summer grazing on the live-weight gain of farmed red deer calves to 16 months of age were tested in three experiments.In experiment 1, the effect of two weaning live weights (37 and 46 kg) in September and two levels of autumn and winter nutrition were examined with 48 calves. In October, live-weight gains were positively related to sward height and herbage mass. The calves lost live weight in November. Compensatory live-weight gains of 28 g/day occurred at summer pasture after the low level of winter nutrition. Weaning live weight had a major influence on live weight at 16 months of age.In experiment 2, the effects of maintenance, ad libitum and intermediate treatments were compared using 50 calves given a complete diet in winter. The intermediate treatment consisted of a maintenance followed by an ad libitum level of feeding. Compensatory live-weight gains of 49 g/day occurred at pasture with the intermediate treatment achieving complete live-weight compensation at 16 months of age.In experiment 3, the effect of two weaning dates (19 September and 14 November) on live-weight gain of calves and on the date of subsequent calving of hinds were compared with 34 lactating hinds. There was no difference in live-weight gain of calves between weaning dates but the subsequent calving date was delayed by 8 days from those hinds weaning in November.A management system is advocated with weaning in September, housing in November after grazing sown swards greater than 6 cm, a pattern of a low followed by a high level of nutrition in winter and the summer grazing of sown swards maintained at 4 to 6 cm.
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Speijers, M. H. M., J. R. S. O. Langa, J. Struthers, J. Twigge, and J. R. Scaife. "The performance of Holstein-Friesian and Jersey calves when fed two concentrations of a high protein milk replacer." Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science 2005 (2005): 187. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s175275620001098x.
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Artificial rearing is a common practice for rearing calves from the dairy herd, either for replacement heifers or for beef production. The period from birth to weaning is a critical period for the calf and nutrition is one of the components important to ensure successful rearing of calves. Improved nutrition that allows earlier weaning through a rapid calf growth has the potential to decrease costs. Moreover, it has been shown that healthy, vigorous and well-grown weanling heifers may enter the milking herd sooner (Davis and Drackley, 1998). The objective of this study was to examine the effect of feeding two concentrations of a high protein milk replacer on the health and growth performance of dairy calves until weaning.
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Diao, Qiyu, Rong Zhang, and Tong Fu. "Review of Strategies to Promote Rumen Development in Calves." Animals 9, no. 8 (July 26, 2019): 490. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani9080490.
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Digestive tract development in calves presents a uniquely organized system. Specifically, as the rumen develops and becomes colonized by microorganisms, a calf physiologically transitions from a pseudo-monogastric animal to a functioning ruminant. Importantly, the development of rumen in calves can directly affect the intake of feed, nutrient digestibility and overall growth. Even minor changes in the early feeding regime and nutrition can drastically influence rumen development, resulting in long-term effects on growth, health, and milk yields in adult cattle. Rumen development in newborn calves is one of the most important and interesting areas of calf nutrition. This paper presents a comprehensive review of recent studies of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract development in calves. Moreover, we also describe the effect of the environment in shaping the GI tract, including diet, feed additives and feeding management, as well as discuss the strategies to promote the physiological and microbiological development of rumen.
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Hennessy, D. W., J. F. Wilkins, and S. G. Morris. "Improving the pre-weaning nutrition of calves by supplementation of the cow and/or the calf while grazing low quality pastures. 1. Cow production." Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 41, no. 6 (2001): 707. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ea00151.
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Large numbers of weaner calves destined for meat production in Australia are born to cows grazing low quality pastures and have low growth rates to weaning. A study was undertaken in a New South Wales subtropical coastal area (Grafton, 29°38′S, 152°54′E) to increase these growth rates by supplementing cows to mid lactation and/or their calves up to weaning. This paper reports on the effects of these supplementation regimes on cow production. Cows were either not supplemented or supplemented with cottonseed meal twice-a-week at 4.2 kg/head over 145 days, commencing before the expected start of calving. Calves, depending on their treatment group, either had unrestricted access to a ‘creep’ containing a high-energy, high-protein pellet given from 75 or 150 days old, or had no access at all to ‘creep’ feed. However, all cows and their calves had access to mineral blocks. Cottonseed meal-supplemented cows were heavier (408 v. 362 kg) and had higher condition scores (3.3 v. 2.9 units) than non-supplemented cows when weighed and scanned in November 1996, after all cows had calved, and they maintained these differences until April 1997 when calves were weaned. There was a trend for cows, whose calves had access to a ‘creep’ from 150 days old, to gain weight towards the end of lactation whereas cows from other treatment groups lost weight. Non-supplemented cows had a 3-fold greater daily intake of mineral blocks than cottonseed meal cows (178 v. 61 g/cow) providing them with an additional 9.8 g phosphorus/cow. Cottonseed meal cows were observed to have fewer grazing incidences (60 v. 75% of activities) during supplementation than non-supplemented cows, with grazing instances increasing for all cows during lactation. Cottonseed meal cows whose calves had access to ‘creep’ feed continued to have fewer grazing incidences (74 v. 90%) than other cows 70 days post-supplementation. Milk yield was higher in cottonseed meal cows than in non-supplemented cows (4.8 v. 4.0 kg/day). Following a synchronised insemination program, at the end of cottonseed meal supplementation, the pregnancy rate of formerly cottonseed meal-supplemented cows was twice that (40 v. 20%) of non-supplemented cows. The combination of cottonseed meal supplements and macrominerals from blocks improved cow liveweight, condition score, milk yield and fertility, and was a successful strategy for increasing production from low quality pastures.
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Valkenburg, Patrick, Robert W. Tobey, Robert W. Tobey, Bruce W. Dale, Bruce W. Dale, Bradley D. Scotton, Bradley D. Scotton, Jay M. Ver Hoef, and Jay M. Ver Hoef. "Body size of female calves and natality rates of known-aged females in two adjacent Alaskan caribou herds, and implications for management." Rangifer 23, no. 5 (April 1, 2003): 203. http://dx.doi.org/10.7557/2.23.5.1702.
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We studied body mass of female calves and natality rate of adult females in two adjacent Interior Alaskan caribou (Rangifer tarandus granti) herds during 1991-2001. Mass of newborn calves was similar in both herds, but Delta calves gained significantly more mass over summer than Nelchina calves. In contrast, Nelchina calves consistently maintained their mass during winter while Delta calves lost mass. Metatarsus length was similar in both herds in 4-month-old and 10-month-old calves, and it increased over winter in both herds. Natality rates of females >3 years old were consistently higher in the Delta Herd than in the Nelchina Herd, primarily because natality in 3- to 5-year-old Nelchina females was low. Although body mass of Delta Herd calves consistently declined over winter, we concluded that nutrition was not significantly limiting herd growth. Managers are more likely to maximize harvest by maintaining the Delta Herd near its present size (i.e., 3500), or allowing it to increase only slightly. The only real option for increasing harvestable surpluses of caribou in the Delta Herd is reducing predation during calving and summer. In contrast, we conclude that summer nutrition significantly limits potential population growth and body mass in the Nelchina Herd, and managers are more likely to maximize harvest by maintaining herd size at or below 30 000 than by allowing the herd to grow to near historical highs (i.e., 60 000-70 000).
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Radojičić, Biljana, Mirjana Joksimović-Todorović, Maja Bukvić, Predrag Simeunović, Murat Kakishev, and Nermin Pračić. "The influence of sodium propionate on blood glucose, insulin and cortisol concentrations in calves of different ages." Acta Veterinaria Brno 85, no. 2 (2016): 127–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.2754/avb201685020127.
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The process of gluconeogenesis in ruminants is under the direct influence of insulin and glucocorticoid hormones. The goal of this study was to determine the effects of added Na-propionate on the neuroendocrine regulation of blood glucose in calves at three specific physiological periods: on exclusive milk nutrition; on mixed milk and forage nutrition; and with established ruminant digestion. The influence of Na-propionate on blood glucose, insulin and cortisol concentrations was examined in the same 20 female Holstein calves at different stages of forestomach development (15 days, 2 months, and 4 months of age of calves). Group 1 of calves (n = 10) received Na-propionate intravenously; group 2 (n = 10) received Na-propionate mixed in milk. Blood sampling was performed 1 and 3 h after Na-propionate administration. After i.v. administration of Na-propionate, a significant increase (P < 0.05) in blood glucose concentration was observed 1 h after administration only in calves aged 2 and 4 months; blood insulin concentration was significantly higher (P < 0.01) 1 and 3 h after i.v. administration in 2-month-old calves; and cortisol concentration increased (P < 0.01) 1 h after administration in each selected calf in all testing periods. Orally administered Na-propionate led to a significant increase (P < 0.01) of insulin concentration 1 and 3 h after administration in 15-day-old calves, and 3 h after administration in 2-month-old calves. Based on these results it could be assumed that i.v. and p.o. administration of Na-propionate affects the neuroendocrine regulation of glycaemia in calves of different age.
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Saalfeld, Mara Helena, Daniela Isabel Brayer Pereira, Kathleen Rodrigues Krüger Silveira, Renata Schramm, Júlia de Souza Silveira Valente, Jéssica Lopes Borchardt, Márcia Arocha Gularte, and Fábio Pereira Leivas Leite. "Anaerobically fermented colostrum: an alternative for feeding calves." Ciência Rural 43, no. 9 (September 2013): 1636–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0103-84782013000900016.
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Milk or commercial milk replacer blends are the most expensive components in final costs of calves breeding. Colostrum is available and it is the appropriate sources for calves' nutrition, being an excellent option as milk substitute. Besides having both nutritional and immunological characteristics that are superior to milk, colostrum represents no costs to the producer. However, difficulties in preservation of colostrum generate controversy results. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anaerobically fermented colostrum (colostrum silage) as liquid diet for dairy calves. We evaluated the microbiological and physicochemical properties of silage, and performance of 31 animals up to 60 days age. From 21 days until 360 days of fermentation we isolated only bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus spp. The physicochemical evaluation of colostrum silage revealed a tendency to maintain the protein, dry matter and fat values during the evaluation period. The average weight gain of calves fed with milk was 0.6kg day-1 for female and 0.6g day-1 for males while those fed with colostrum silage was significantly higher (P<0.05) with a mean of 0.7kg day-1 for female and 0.7kg day-1 for males. The results of this study demonstrated that colostrum silage keeps the properties necessary for the development of the calves and is a suitable replacement for calves' milk.
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Williams, P. E. V., L. Pagliani, G. M. Innes, K. Pennie, C. I. Harris, and P. Garthwaite. "Effects of a β-agonist (clenbuterol) on growth, carcass composition, protein and energy metabolism of veal calves." British Journal of Nutrition 57, no. 3 (May 1987): 417–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/bjn19870049.
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1. Twenty-two British Friesian bull calves were used in a comparative slaughter experiment to determine the effects of a β-agonist (clenbuterol) on body composition and energy retention. Four calves were slaughtered at 18 d of age and constituted the initial slaughter group. Of the remaining calves, eight (group A, controls) were given milk replacer only, and ten calves (groups B and C, five calves per group) were given milk replacer plus clenbuterol(O.1 and 1.0 mg clenbuterol/kg milk replacer equivalent to approximately 2 and 20 μg/kg body-weight respectively over the 105±3 d of the experimental period). Calves were slaughtered over the weight range 146–177 kg.2. Clenbuterol had no significant effect on dry matter (DM) intake, daily live-weight gain or feed conversion ratio. DM digestibility of the milk replacer was not affected by treatment. Nitrogen balance was measured on three separate occasions starting when the calves weighed approximately 60, 110 and 130 kg. N retention was increased over the experimental period in clenbuterol-treated calves, although the effect only achieved significance in calves weighing approximately 110 kg live weight (P < 0.05).3. Clenbuterol (20 μg/kg body-weight) increased estimated mean daily N retention in the carcass of the calves from 22 to 25 g whilst N retention in the non-carcass components decreased from 10 to 8 g/d. Effects of clenbuterol on N retention occurred mainly in skeletal muscle. Fat in both carcass and non-carcass components was reduced by treatment with clenbuterol. The total energy content of live-weight gain was reduced from 1077 to 897 MJ in clenbuterol-treated calves and mean daily heat production was estimated to increase from 23.1 in controls to 25.9 MJ/d in calves in group C.4. In calves of mean live weight during balance of 120 and 136 kg, clenbuterol significantly increased daily urinary creatinine excretion and in 120 kg calves NT-methylhistidine was significantly decreased (P < 0.05). Based on estimates of muscle mass from urinary creatinine and protein degradation fromN7-methylhistidine NT-methylhistidine excretion, the fractional breakdown rate of muscle protein in clenbuterol-treated calves was only 0.66 of that in the controls when the calves weighed 120 kg.
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Lofgreen, Glen P. "Nutrition and Management of Stressed Beef Calves An Update." Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice 4, no. 3 (November 1988): 509–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0720(15)31028-8.
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Shochat, Einav, and Charles T. Robbins. "Nutrition and behavioral management of bottle-raised moose calves." Zoo Biology 16, no. 6 (1997): 495–503. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1098-2361(1997)16:6<495::aid-zoo3>3.0.co;2-5.
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Pollock, J. M., T. G. Rowan, J. B. Dixon, and S. D. Carter. "Level of nutrition and age at weaning: effects on humoral immunity in young calves." British Journal of Nutrition 71, no. 2 (February 1994): 239–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/bjn19940130.
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Thirty-two calves were studied to determine the effects of level of nutrition (400 and 1000 g (air-dry matter) milk substitute per d) and age at weaning (5, 9 and 13 weeks) on humoral immune responses measured in serum and bronchoalveolar washings (BAW). All calves were immunized with Keyhole limpet haemocyanin (KLH) at 3 weeks of age, and with horse erythrocytes (HRBC) 1 d after weaning. Feeding the higher level of nutrition compared with the lower level decreased anti-HRBC titres and serum IgG2 and IgA responses to KLH (P < 0·05). Weaning at 5 compared with 9 weeks of age decreased serum anti-HRBC responses (P < 0·05), but weaning age had no effect on anti-KLH responses (P > 0·5). Feeding the higher level of nutrition increased total protein (P < 005) and IgG2 concentrations (P < 0·01) in BAW. The results showed that variation in husbandry conditions that is within conventional limits affects humoral immune responses in young, artificially-reared calves.
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Nikolayevich, Medvedev Ilya. "Thrombocyte Aggregative Activity of Irshire Breed Calves of Milk Nutrition." Journal of Agricultural Studies 4, no. 4 (October 31, 2016): 101. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jas.v4i4.10236.
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Evaluation of blood indices and especially hemostasis elements of productive cattle has great practical meaning for biology. They are closely connected with their somatic characteristics and functioning processes of the whole organism. Clarification of their values allows to work out age-specific norms of given indices and to define clearly the beginning of hemostasiopathy coming. High productivity of Irshire cattle and great meaning of thrombocyte activity of its cubs enduced to make evaluation of blood platelets aggregation. The aim of the work: to define peculiarities of thrombocyte activity of Irshire breed healthy calves during milk nutrition phase. There was fulfilled the investigation of 65 milk nutrition calves of Irshire breed with the usage of hematological research methods. The most active thrombocyte aggregation was noted for adenosine diphosfate being maximum to the end of investigation. Collagenous and rhystomitzine aggregation had less intensity and similar direction what indirectly pointed at not high collagen availability and not large Willybrand’s factor concentration in it. Deaggregative thrombocyte capabilities in response to all the used inductors in case of Irshire calves of milk nutrition had tendency to growth. Not high thrombocyte activity provides cattle of this breed during growth and development optimal conditions for blood supply of growing and ripening organs.
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Kazemi-Bonchenari, M., M. Dehghan-Banadaky, F. Fattahnia, A. Saleh-Bahmanpour, M. Jahani-Moghadam, and M. Mirzaei. "Effects of linseed oil and rumen undegradable protein:rumen degradable protein ratio on performance of Holstein dairy calves." British Journal of Nutrition 123, no. 11 (February 20, 2020): 1247–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0007114520000586.
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AbstractThe present study evaluated the interaction effects of n-3 fatty acids (from linseed oil (LSO), 0 v. 2·5, % DM basis) with rumen undegradable:degradable protein (RUP:RDP) ratios (low ratio (LR) 27:73; high ratio (HR) 38:62 based on crude protein %) in dairy calves’ starter diet. Forty-eight 3-d-old female Holstein dairy calves (41·5 kg of body weight (BW)) were allocated in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangements in the following treatments (n 12 calves/each): (1) no supplementation of LSO with LR (NLSO-LR); (2) no supplementation of LSO with HR (NLSO-HR); (3) supplementation of LSO with LR (LSO-LR) and (4) supplementation of LSO with HR (LSO-HR). The calves were weaned on day 53 of the experiment and remained in the study until day 73. Intake was not affected by LSO and RUP:RDP ratio. However, average daily gain (ADG) was improved with LSO supplementation. Feeding the HR diet increased ADG compared with the LR diet during the entire period. Final BW was greater in calves fed on the LSO than those fed the NLSO diet. Microbial protein production did not differ among treatments. Calves fed on LSO diets had greater feed efficiency than those which were not fed on LSO diets. The calves supplemented with LSO had greater wither and hip heights compared with the unsupplemented calves. The glucose, cholesterol, HDL and insulin concentrations increased in calves supplemented with LSO. In conclusion, the HR diet improved calves’ performance post-weaning; however, LSO could enhance growth performance of dairy calves during the pre-weaning period.
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Zabielski, Romuald, Paweł Kiela, Violetta Leśniewska, Ryszard Krzemiński, Marioletta Mikołajczyk, and Wiesław Barej. "Kinetics of pancreatic juice secretion in relation to duodenal migrating myoelectric complex in preruminant and ruminant calves fed twice daily." British Journal of Nutrition 78, no. 3 (September 1997): 427–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/bjn19970161.
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Daily secretion of pancreatic juice, including postprandial responses to food, was investigated in two groups of calves: preruminant (fed with liquid food) and ruminant (fed with solid food). Male Friesian calves (1 week old and 6 weeks old) were surgically fitted with a pancreatic duct catheter, duodenal cannula and two duodenal electrodes. Continuous 24 h collections of pancreatic juice and myoelectrical recordings were performed with minimal restraint and disturbance of animals. In both groups of calves clear periodic fluctuations in pancreatic juice secretion (volume, protein output and trypsin activity) coinciding with duodenal migrating myoelectric complexes (MMC) were recorded. Secretion of juice per cycle and per day was greater in ruminant calves, but the frequency and amplitude of cycles were lower in this group. There were no differences between day and night-time preprandial pancreatic cycles and duodenal MMC in preruminant calves, whilst in ruminant calves, evening MMC were longer than morning MMC. The pancreatic cephalic phase (increase of volume flow, protein output and trypsin activity during and just after food intake) was significant only in preruminant calves following morning feeding. Postprandial pancreatic cycles did not differ from preprandial cycles, except the pancreatic cycle (juice volume and trypsin activity) in which food was offered in preruminant calves. No gastric or intestinal phase was observed in either group of calves. In conclusion, biological cycles of the gastrointestinal tract are present in both preruminant and ruminant calves, and these cycles evolve along with the change from liquid to solid food.
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Sawyer, GJ, J. Milligan, and DJ Barker. "Time of joining affects the performance of young Angus and Angus multiply Friesian cattle in the south-west of Western Australia. 2. Calf productivity and its relationship with milk production and reproduction in first-calvers." Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 33, no. 5 (1993): 523. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ea9930523.
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In a 3-year study using 183 Angus and 173 Angus x Friesian first-calf heifers, calf birth weight, growth, and efficiency of production were measured for 3 calving times: April (conventional), March (4 weeks earlier), and May (4 weeks later). Measurements included calving outcome; calf birth weights and weight gains; and liveweight, condition, milk yield, and reproductive performance of first-calving dams. Calves born to Angus or Angus x Friesian dams in March or May, respectively, were 1.2 or 1.5 kg heavier at birth than those born in April and were associated with more protracted, difficult calvings and calf losses. Heavier dams gave birth to heavier calves (partial regression coefficient 0.028; value almost doubled for later born calves). Calves born early grew more slowly (by 0.1 kg/day) than calves born at, or later than, the onset of pasture growth (April). The effect was present until weaning but was especially marked at 50-150 days of age. During this period milk production of the dam and available pasture influenced calf growth. Hence, calves from Angus x Friesian dams grew faster (by 0.12 kg/day) than calves from Angus dams until 150 days of age. Thereafter, the difference in growth rate was halved. There was a positive relationship between both liveweight and condition of the 2 breeds of dam at the start of second joining and the growth rate of their calves up to 100 days of age (faster by 0.02 kg/day for every 10 kg dam liveweight). Angus x Friesian dams produced more milk (by about 2.0 kg/day) than Angus dams, resulting in faster growth (by 0.07-0.1 kg/day) of crossbred calves and an advantage of 27.1 kg over Angus calves at weaning. Calf growth and milk yield of dam were significantly associated at 51-200 days for crossbreds and at 51-100 days for Angus. The better milking ability of the crossbred dams did not fully offset the poorer growth made by calves born early. Few calves were suitable for slaughter as weaners for the domestic market. Later born calves grew fastest, but the reduced second conception rates of their dams in restricted joining periods and the lower age of calves at weaning adversely affected total calf productivity following later calving. Similarly, early-born calves grew more slowly and incurred extra production costs through supplementary feeding of their dams with no advantage demonstrated in the fertility of these first-calvers. Varying the time of calving of first-calf heifers from that of the main herd calving around the break of season is not recommended for beef herds relying mainly on seasonal nutrition from pastures.
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Rainforth, Molly. "The effect of maternal nutritional restriction on fetal development and performance of offspring in beef cattle." Alberta Academic Review 1, no. 2 (March 27, 2019): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/aar12.
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Health, growth efficiency and carcass quality are major considerations in beef production. The foundation for this is thought to be linked to fetal development. Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is one factor that can influence fetal development and offspring growth. However, its specific effects on postnatal growth of castrated calves (steers) raised for meat are not well understood. This review considers the nutritional requirements of pregnant cows and summarizes the effect of maternal nutritional restriction throughout gestation on calf growth. It also evaluates the different developmental stage at which nutritional restriction will have the greatest impact. It is found that even though early gestation is a critical period for the formation of the placenta and the initial organ development, the fetus has the ability to compensate for developmental restrictions resulting from maternal malnutrition during this period. Meanwhile, during mid-to late gestation maternal nutritional restriction has the greatest impact on offspring performance. Maternal malnutrition during this key period can reduce birth weight, which is strongly correlated to the lifetime performance of steers in terms of health and growth efficiency. Proper nutritional management of cows is essential throughout gestation, but additional attention should be given to the mid-to-late gestational period to ensure calves are born at optimal birth weight. Further, it is suggested that maternal nutrition does not appear to have a consistent effect on carcass quality, instead, external factors near the time of slaughter may be the major determinants.
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Chappie, D. G., M. H. Davies, and A. P. Wade. "The effects of rearing nutrition on reproductive performance in red deer hinds." Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) 1994 (March 1994): 213. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0308229600027574.
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Female deer have a long productive life but there is little information available on what effect pattern of growth from weaning to puberty have on subsequent reproductive performance. The objective of this experiment was to investigate the effect of a high level of nutrition for hind calves during their first winter on their potential life time productivity.Sixty red deer hind calves born in May/June 1991 were weaned in mid September and on 3 October 1991 the hind calves were weighed and randomised into two treatments:1. Ad lib silage plus appropriate level of compound supplement, from 4-10 months of age, to achieve moderate growth rate, and a bodyweight of 75-80kg by 16 months of age (M).2. Ad lib all-compound ration, from 4-10 months of age, to achieve high growth rates (H).The hinds were housed in pens measuring 4m x 5m in a randomised block design with three pen replicates of 10 calves per treatment. Precision chopped high quality silage (ME=10.6) was fed ad libitum in swing-over troughs to treatment M. A supplementary compound ration of 125g whole barley and 75g soya bean meal per hind was fed until 23 December and subsequently increased to 32Sg barley and 75g soya bean meal per hind. The all-compound ration to treatment H consisted of 80% whole barley and 20% soya bean meal (ME=13.3) and was fed twice daily.
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Jongman, Ellen C., Melanie J. Conley, Samantha Borg, Kym L. Butler, and Andrew D. Fisher. "The effect of milk quantity and feeding frequency on calf growth and behaviour." Animal Production Science 60, no. 7 (2020): 944. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/an19049.
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Context Calves left with their dam to suckle will consume ~7–12 L/day; however, the amount of milk provided to dairy young calves removed from their dams may often be as low as 4 L/day, or 10% of their bodyweight. Aims This study compared once and twice daily feeding, as well as feeding levels of 10 and 20% of bodyweight and studied the effect on behaviour and metabolic indicators indicative of hunger. Methods Forty-six male dairy calves were allocated to one of three treatments from 3 to 8 days of age: (i) 10% of bodyweight offered daily as one meal (1 × 10%, n = 16); (ii) 10% of bodyweight offered daily over two meals (2 × 5%, n = 15); or (iii) 20% of bodyweight offered over two meals (2 × 10%, n = 15). Behaviour during and after feeding was observed by video, and blood samples taken on selected days were analysed for glucose, nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA), cortisol and packed-cell volume. Key results Milk intake on Days 3 and 4 was lower in those calves fed once daily compared with calves fed twice daily. Calves fed at 20% bodyweight had higher milk intake compared with calves fed at 10% bodyweight on all days other than Day 3 and growth was higher in those calves. Non-nutritive sucking was mainly associated with feeding times and it was highest in calves fed 10% bodyweight over two meals, with a suckling pattern that suggested that feeding at 10% bodyweight satisfied feeding motivation less than feeding at 20% bodyweight. Play behaviour was reduced in calves fed once daily, suggesting hunger and reduced welfare. There were significant effects on physiological indicators of metabolic state. NEFA concentrations were significantly higher in calves fed once daily and calves fed 10% of bodyweight at certain time points, indicating a lower energy balance. Conclusions Feeding twice daily offers benefits to calves up to Day 4 of life whereas feeding 20% of bodyweight was beneficial after Day 4 to increase satisfaction of feeding motivation and nutrition for growth. Although metabolic variables were within normal physiological range for all treatments, the effects on feed intake, growth and non-nutrient sucking suggest marked effects on hunger when calves are fed the lower milk allowance. Implications The fairly common practice of feeding dairy calves 10% of bodyweight, in one or two daily meals may leave calves hungry, and an increase in milk allowance should be considered.
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Hammon, H., and J. W. Blum. "The somatotropic axis in neonatal calves can be modulated by nutrition, growth hormone, and Long-R3-IGF-I." American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism 273, no. 1 (July 1, 1997): E130—E138. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.1997.273.1.e130.
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Effects on the somatotropic axis [plasma levels of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) I and II, IGF-binding proteins (IGFBPs), and growth hormone (GH)] of feeding different amounts of colostrum or milk replacer, of Long-R3-IGF-I (administered subcutaneously or orally; 50 micrograms.kg body wt-1.day-1 for 7 days), and of subcutaneously injected recombinant bovine GH (rbGH; 1 mg.kg body wt-1.day-1 for 7 days) were evaluated in calves during the 1st wk of life. Plasma Long-R3-IGF-I increased after subcutaneous application but not with the oral dose. Endogenous IGF-I was higher in calves fed colostrum six times compared with those fed only milk replacer. Native IGF-I was highest in rbGH-injected calves but was lowered by the subcutaneous injection of Long-R3-IGF-I. IGF-II concentrations were not modified by any of the treatments. IGFBP-2 increased in calves fed only milk replacer and those receiving subcutaneous Long-R3-IGF-I. GH was not modulated by differences in nutrition but increased after rbGH administration and similarly in all groups after intravenous injection of GH-releasing factor analog GRF-(1-29). Parenteral administration of Long-R3-IGF-I decreased GH concentration but did not affect the secretory pattern. The data demonstrate that the somatotrophic axis is basically functioning in neonatal calves and is influenced by nutrition, GH, and Long-R3-IGF-I.
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Jolazadeh, A. R., T. Mohammadabadi, M. Dehghan-banadaky, M. Chaji, and M. Garcia. "Effect of supplementation fat during the last 3 weeks of uterine life and the preweaning period on performance, ruminal fermentation, blood metabolites, passive immunity and health of the newborn calf." British Journal of Nutrition 122, no. 12 (September 4, 2019): 1346–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0007114519002174.
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AbstractThe objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing essential fatty acids (FA), during late gestation and the preweaning and early weaning periods on passive immunity, growth, health, rumen fermentation parameters, blood metabolites and behaviour of dairy calves. During the last 3 weeks of pregnancy, cattle (n 120), within parity, were randomly assigned to one of three diets with different fat supplements: (a) no supplemental fat (CON), (b) supplement rich in linoleic acid (CSO), or (c) supplement rich in EPA and DHA (CFO). Eighty-four newborn Holstein calves were randomly assigned, within the prepartum diets, to one of two calf starters: no fat supplement (FC-0) or 2 % Ca-salt of unsaturated FA (FC-2). Overall, the interaction between dam diets and calf starters did not affect calf performance or any other parameter measured. Calves born from dams fed fat (CSO or CFO) performed better than calves born from dams fed CON. Namely, calves born from dams fed fat had greater plasma concentrations of IgG (P < 0·01), better apparent efficiency of IgG absorption (P < 0·01) and average daily gain (ADG, 597 v. 558 g/d; P = 0·02), and lower rectal temperature (RT; P < 0·01). Calves fed a calf starter rich in unsaturated FA (FC-2) had greater (P ≤ 0·01) ADG, skeletal growth, feed efficiency, and weaning weight compared with FC-0-fed calves. Furthermore, calves fed FC-2 had lower RT during the pre- and post-weaning periods (P ≤ 0·04) and fewer days with diarrhoea (P < 0·001) compared with calves fed CF-0. Time spent eating, ruminating, standing, lying, and on non-nutritive oral behaviour did not differ by treatment. Similarly, treatments did not affect ruminal fermentation parameters. At 28 and 77 d of age, calves fed CF-2 had higher plasma concentrations of albumin and cholesterol (P ≤ 0·02) and lower urea N compared with calves fed CF-0. Plasma concentrations of alkaline phosphatase were higher in calves fed CF-2 compared with those fed CF-0, when they were 77 d old. These findings support feeding moderate amounts of long-chain PUFA during late uterine life or during the preweaning period have beneficial effects on calf metabolism, growth, and health performance.
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Patterson, D. C., and R. H. J. Steen. "The direct and residual effects of the plane of nutrition of calves in early life on physical performance and gains in chemical composition." Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) 1990 (March 1990): 110. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0308229600018912.
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The direct, residual and overall effects of the plane of nutrition of calves in early life were investigated with a factorial arrangement of high, medium and low planes of nutrition (H, M and L respectively) imposed from 2 to 14 weeks of age (Period 1) and high and low planes of nutrition (H and L respectively) from 14 to 26 weeks (Period 2). A common high plane of nutrition was offered from 26 weeks of age until the mean slaughter live weight of 527 kg. The planes of nutrition were based on appropriate fixed allowances of concentrates and good quality silage offered ad libitum apart from the first half of Period 1 where appropriate allowances of milk substitute were offered and the roughage was hay. In addition to the final slaughter point, representative samples of three calves per treatment were also slaughtered at the start of the experiment and at the end of Periods 1 and 2 and crude protein, total lipid and ash were determined. Energy contents of the tissues were also estimated from protein and lipid analyses.
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Wright, I. A., and A. R. Peters. "Nutrition: reproduction interactions in cows." Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) 1991 (March 1991): 35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0308229600019863.
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In any cattle production system, reproductive performance is of central importance. The output from beef cow systems is calves, while lactation in the dairy cow is only achieved following parturition. On a world basis, the major cause of poor reproductive performance is inadequate nutrition, and in most cases this is represented by an inadequate energy supply, although in specific circumstances particular vitamin, mineral or disease problems can occur. This review considers how nutrition, and in particular energy nutrition may act via the endocrine system to influence reproductive performance in cows. The paper will consider the post-partum anoestrous period, fertilization and embryo mortality.
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Kumar, Narendra, Ramjee Gupta, P. K. Upadhyay, Satendra Kumar, and Deepak Singh. "Effect of Plane of Nutrition on Growth of Crossbred Calves." International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 9, no. 11 (November 10, 2020): 1190–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.911.139.
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Lee, H. G., Z. S. Hong, M. K. Kim, S. K. Kang, C. X. Xu, J. S. Cho, K. S. Seo, S. G. Rho, and Y. J. Choi. "The responseof plasma leptin and feed intake to growth hormone administration in Holstein calves with different planes of nutrition." Canadian Journal of Animal Science 86, no. 2 (June 1, 2006): 225–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/a05-009.
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This study was conducted to observe the effect of the growth hormone (GH)/insulin-like growth factor-1(/IGF-1) axis on leptin and feed intake of 15 Holstein calves in three groups. One group was fed a normal diet (control); the second group, with high nutrition after low feeding with bovine growth hormone (bGH), and a third group, without high nutrition (saline) after low feeding. Each group was intramuscularly (i.m.) injected daily with bovine GH (200 µg kg-1 d-1) or saline solution for 10 d. No significant differences were found in the concentrations of plasma leptin over time for a 24-h period. Plasma leptin was decreased in both saline and GH groups during low and high nutrition regimes, respectively, while IGF-1 levels increased for both nutrition regimes (P < 0.05). With GH treatment during refeeding periods (P < 0.05), leptin levels increased and feed intake decreased; however, the plasma leptin levels slightly decreased with GH treatment during low feeding periods. The plasma IGF-1 concentration increased with GH administration during normal and refeeding periods (P < 0.05). These results indicate that the response of plasma leptin levels to GH varied according to the nutritional condition. In addition, the GH/IGF-1-induced increase in leptin production during the refeeding period may serve as a signal to reduce the feed intake or to increase dramatically after feed restriction in cattle. Key words: Feed intake, growth hormone, leptin, insulin-like growth factor-1, Holstein calves
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Zhang, Shengchao, Sibtain Ahmad, Yuxia Zhang, Guohua Hua, and Jianming Yi. "Long Intergenic Non-Coding RNAs in the Mammary Parenchyma and Fat Pad of Pre-Weaning Heifer Calves: Identification and Functional Analysis." Animals 11, no. 5 (April 28, 2021): 1268. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11051268.
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Enhanced plane of nutrition at pre-weaning stage can promote the development of mammary gland especially heifer calves. Although several genes are involved in this process, long intergenic non-coding RNAs (lincRNAs) are regarded as key regulators in the regulated network and are still largely unknown. We identified and characterized 534 putative lincRNAs based on the published RNA-seq data, including heifer calves in two groups: fed enhanced milk replacer (EH, 1.13 kg/day, including 28% crude protein, 25% fat) group and fed restricted milk replacer (R, 0.45 kg/day, including 20% crude protein, 20% fat) group. Sub-samples from the mammary parenchyma (PAR) and mammary fat pad (MFP) were harvested from heifer calves. According to the information of these lincRNAs’ quantitative trait loci (QTLs), the neighboring and co-expression genes were used to predict their function. By comparing EH vs R, 79 lincRNAs (61 upregulated, 18 downregulated) and 86 lincRNAs (54 upregulated, 32 downregulated) were differentially expressed in MFP and PAR, respectively. In MFP, some differentially expressed lincRNAs (DELs) are involved in lipid metabolism pathways, while, in PAR, among of DELs are involved in cell proliferation pathways. Taken together, this study explored the potential regulatory mechanism of lincRNAs in the mammary gland development of calves under different planes of nutrition.
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Hebart, M. L., J. M. Accioly, K. J. Copping, M. P. B. Deland, R. M. Herd, F. M. Jones, M. Laurence, et al. "Divergent breeding values for fatness or residual feed intake in Angus cattle. 5. Cow genotype affects feed efficiency and maternal productivity." Animal Production Science 58, no. 1 (2018): 80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/an14034.
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Cow bodyweight gain, calf weaning weight, feed intake and maternal productivity of 500 Angus cows, in 64 replicate groups, were measured over three parities at two locations (Struan and Vasse) as part of the Beef CRC Maternal Productivity Project. The cows were sourced as heifers from the top and bottom 10% of BREEDPLAN Rib Fat EBV (High-Fat and Low-Fat), and from High and Low residual feed intake (RFI) selection lines (High-RFI and Low-RFI). Each of the four genotypes were run under High- and Low-Nutrition (measured as feed on offer) at both sites. The High-Fat cows were 7% more efficient at producing weaner calves under Low-Nutrition than were the Low-Fat cows. This was driven primarily by the 4% difference between the lines in weaning rate. When weaning rate differences were accounted for (as covariate), there was no difference between the Fat lines in the efficiency of weaner weight production. When the weight gain of the cow was included as an output in addition to calf weaning weight, there was also no difference between the Fat lines in efficiency. Low-RFI cows were always more efficient at producing weaner calves than were the High-RFI cows. This was primarily driven through a 7% reduction in annual feed intake (across both nutrition treatments). However, the Low-RFI cows were leaner, had 6.3% lower weaning rate and calved on average 5.4 days later than did the High-RFI cows. Furthermore, the largest differences in feed intake were in spring when feed availability is greatest. In the context of the results herein, a balanced breeding program should include selection for improved reproduction and low RFI.
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Fordyce, G., TA James, RG Holroyd, NJ Beaman, RJ Mayer, and PK O'Rourke. "The performance of Brahman-Shorthorn and Sahiwal-Shorthorn beef cattle in the dry tropics of northern Queensland. 3. Birth weights and growth to weaning." Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 33, no. 2 (1993): 119. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ea9930119.
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The birth weights and weaning weights of Bos indicus cross calves from 4 inter se mated herd groups in a dry tropical environment were studied. The calving season commenced in late October, about 2 weeks before the start of the pasture-growing season. Second and subsequent generations of 1/2 Brahman and 1/2 Sahiwal crosses and first backcross, and later generations of 3/4 Brahman and 3/4 Sahiwal crosses, were represented. The Bos taurus component of the crosses was primarily Beef Shorthorn. In general, Brahman crosses were heavier at birth and grew faster to weaning than Sahiwal crosses (P<0.05), with consequent advantages in weaning weights of 11 and 6 kg in first backcross and late generation crosses, respectively. There was a birth weight advantage (P<0.05) of 1/2 crosses over 3/4 crosses, which was eroded by the time of weaning. Superior growth rates of 3/4 crosses were primarily expressed in years with greater nutritional stress and appeared to be due to better adaptation to environmental stresses by the calf. The only difference between filial generations was the growth rate advantage (P<0.05) of F2 1/2 crosses over F3 1/2 crosses, apparently due to suckling of F1 and F2 dams, respectively. Males exhibited an 8% average advantage (P<0.05) over females for all weight and growth traits in late generation calves. Calves with mature dams were 1.8 kg heavier (P<0.05) at birth. This, along with their higher (P<0.05) preweaning growth rate (19-49 g/day), resulted in calves with mature dams being 4-10 kg heavier (P<0.05) at weaning than calves of young cows. Differences between years in birth weights and preweaning growth rates were <25% (P<0.05). Birth weight was affected by nutrition of the dam in late pregnancy (early calves were generally about 1 kg lighter than late calves), and growth of calves was higher in years when the pasture growing season commenced earlier.
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White, R. G., J. E. Rowell, J. E. Blake, and W. Hauer. "Population structure and dynamics in captive muskoxen at the Large Animal Research Station, 1988-1994." Rangifer 18, no. 5 (March 1, 1998): 145. http://dx.doi.org/10.7557/2.18.3-4.1458.
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The muskox colony at the Large Animal Research Station, started in 1979, totaled 22 individuals before calving in 1988. Between 1988 -1994 cows of breeding age have been maintained on either a high plane (HP) or low plane (LP) of nutrition, and as far as possible, female offspring are kept with their mother's group. During this time the population has increased from 22 to 43 animals (25 females and 18 males). Fifty-four calves were born with an overall sex ratio of 52:48 (male:female). When partitioned between the 2 nutritional planes the sex ratio was HP 45:55 and LP 62:38. The calf/cow ratio was 0.83 in 1988 and 0.86 in 1994. The LP group accounted for most of the variability in pregnancy rate, primarily through delayed puberty and breeding pauses. Calf mortality was due mainly to abortions, stillbirths and neonatal death (n=12), 7 deaths occurred between 2 weeks and 1 year of age. All stillbirths and abortions (n=4) and 6 of 8 neonatal deaths affected calves of HP cows. Thirteen adults died, 4 males were loaned to other facilities and 2 new calves were added.
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Hennessy, D. W., S. G. Morris, and P. G. Allingham. "Improving the pre-weaning nutrition of calves by supplementation of the cow and/or the calf while grazing low quality pastures. 2. Calf growth, carcass yield and eating quality." Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 41, no. 6 (2001): 715. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ea00153.
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Tender, juicy and flavoursome are desirable meat traits in the grading system of Meat Standards Australia. There are 3 critical growth phases affecting these traits in domestic trade cattle: birth to weaning (phase I), weaning to feedlot entry (phase II), and feedlot finishing (phase III). In the study reported in this paper we examined the effects of supplementary feeding of cows and/or calves in phase I on calf growth rate during each of the 3 growth phases and assessed whether differences in early growth were recorded in carcass weights and meat quality at slaughter (16.5 months old). The calves were weaned on to high quality pastures (phase II) and then finished in a feedlot on a grain-based diet (phase III). One-hundred Hereford cows with Angus-sired calves, and 24 Hereford cows, with Hereford-sired calves were allocated to treatments in a 2 × 3 factorial study of calf growth rate during phase I. The treatments consisted of nil or 4.2 kg twice-a-week of cottonseed meal to the cows for 145 days from calving to mid-lactation, and calves either had access to a high protein barley-based supplement in a ‘creep’ from 75, or from 150 days old until weaning. There were 4 replicate groups for each treatment during phase I with 24 paddocks. Weaners were grazed as a single herd during phase II of the study and separated into 10 feedlot pens in phase III. At slaughter, after phase III, M. longissimus et laborum muscle was sampled from half the carcasses and graded by a taste panel according to Meat Standards Australia. Calves, suckled by cottonseed meal-supplemented cows, were heavier at weaning than those calves suckled by non-supplemented cows (201 v. 170 kg; phase I) with a trend for younger calves with access to ‘creep’ feeding (from 75 days old) to be heavier than calves without access to ‘creep’ feed (196 v. 175 kg). During phase II, liveweight change was higher for weaners from non-supplemented cows than for weaners from supplemented cows (679 v. 593 g/day). During phase III this trend was reversed in favour of weaners from cottonseed meal-supplemented cows (1.54 v. 1.46 kg/day). Similarly, carcasses of calves from cottonseed meal-supplemented cows were also heavier than other carcasses from other calves (226 v. 212 kg) with a greater depth of rib fat (7.0 v. 5.8 mm). In contrast to carcass weight, M. longissimus et laborum muscle samples from calves which did not have access to supplement during phase I were assessed as being more tender, more flavoursome and having a higher overall Meat Standards Australia score than M. longissimus et laborum muscle from calves that had access to supplements. The carryover effects of nutrition from the preweaning growth phase of calves highlight the importance of early life nutrition for achieving higher carcass weights and meat quality. However, the findings that M. longissimus et laborum samples from calves with lower growth rates before weaning were more tender and graded higher than samples from calves with higher growth rates was both unexpected and unexplained.
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Gruffat-mouty, Dominique, Benoît Graulet, Denys Durand, Marie Elisabeth Samson-Bouma, and Dominique Bauchart. "Effects of dietary coconut oil on apolipoprotein B synthesis and VLDL secretion by calf liver slices." British Journal of Nutrition 86, no. 1 (July 2001): 13–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/bjn2001361.
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Incorporation of coconut oil (CO) rich in lauric acid into the milk diet induces a lipid infiltration of the liver (steatosis) in 1-month-old calves. Among possible steps involved in diet-induced liver steatosis, the ability of the calf liver to synthesize apolipoprotein (Apo) B and to secrete it as part of VLDL particles was investigated. Liver samples were taken from calves fed for 17 d on a conventional milk replacer containing CO (n5) and beef tallow (BT,n4) as reference. Samples were cut into slices 0·5 mm thick and subsequently incubated for 12 h in a medium containing a [35S]methionine–[35S]cysteine mix and 0·8 mM-sodium laurate or oleate, the major fatty acids of CO and BT diets respectively. Concentrations of total [35S]proteins, [35S]albumin and [35S]ApoB in liver cells were 2-fold lower (P=0·08, 0·0004 and 0·03 respectively) in CO- than in BT-fed calves. Although the total amount of proteins secreted (including albumin) was similar in both groups of calves, the amount of VLDL-[35S]Apo secreted was 2-fold lower (P=0·004) in CO- than in BT-fed calves. These results suggest that a CO-enriched milk diet induces in preruminant calves a lipid infiltration of the liver by decreasing ApoB synthesis, leading to a reduction in secretion of VLDL particles.
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Cardoso, Claudia L., Ailbhe King, Aspinas Chapwanya, and Giulia Esposito. "Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Influences on Neonatal Immunity, Growth and Puberty of Calves—A Review." Animals 11, no. 5 (April 22, 2021): 1212. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11051212.
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Calf immunity, growth and puberty are important factors affecting heifer productivity. The first four weeks of age are critical for reducing calf morbidity and mortality. It is well documented that colostrum is paramount to neonatal nutrition and passive immunity, however, adaptation to extra-uterine life starts early during embryonic development. Therefore, successful calf rearing strategies are underpinned by adequate maternal nutrition during gestation, and good colostrum management. A deeper understanding of these interactions paves the way for developing strategies to improve immune responses to environmental pathogens, optimal growth and timely attainment of puberty in calves. The literature reviewed here shows that there are opportunities to enhance the future performance of cattle paying attention to the interaction of nutrition and immunity at each developmental stage. Therefore, the objective of this review is to give the reader an overview of interactions between immunity, growth and puberty in dairy calves and highlight how these influence future performances.
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Batistel, Fernanda, Abdulrahman S. Alharthi, Rainie R. C. Yambao, Ahmed A. Elolimy, Yuan-Xiang Pan, Claudia Parys, and Juan J. Loor. "Methionine Supply During Late-Gestation Triggers Offspring Sex-Specific Divergent Changes in Metabolic and Epigenetic Signatures in Bovine Placenta." Journal of Nutrition 149, no. 1 (January 1, 2019): 6–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxy240.
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ABSTRACT Background Nonruminant male and female offspring respond differently to gestational nutrition, with placenta contributing to the underlying mechanisms. However, similar data are lacking in large ruminants. Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of methionine supply during late-gestation on metabolism and DNA methylation in placenta from cows carrying male or female calves. Methods During the last 28 d of pregnancy, cows were individually fed a control diet (CON) or the control diet plus rumen-protected d,l-methionine (MET; 0.9 g/kg dry matter intake). Placentomes collected at term were classified according to cow dietary treatment and offspring sex as follows: Male CON (n = 7), Male MET (n = 7), Female CON (n = 8), and Female MET (n = 8). Calf growth was measured until 9 wk of age. Targeted metabolomics, RT-PCR, global DNA methylation, and activity of selected enzymes in one-carbon metabolism and transsulfuration pathways were performed. Statistics were conducted via ANOVA using MIXED models. Results At birth, Male MET calves were heavier than Male CON calves (7.6%, P = 0.02), but body mass was similar at 9 wk of age. In contrast, compared with Female CON, Female MET calves had greater body mass at 9 wk of age (6.3%, P = 0.03). Compared with Male CON, placenta from Male MET calves had greater concentrations of tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and transsulfuration intermediates (23–100%, P < 0.05), along with greater 5-methyltetrahydrofolatehomocysteine methyltransferase activity (67%, P = 0.03). Compared with Female CON, placenta from Female MET calves had greater concentrations of one-carbon metabolism intermediates (13–52%, P < 0.05). DNA methyltransferase 3A (DNMT3A) was upregulated (43%, P < 0.01) in placenta from Female MET compared with Female CON calves. Global DNA methylation was lower in placenta from Female MET compared with Female CON calves (45%, P = 0.06). Conclusions Methionine supply affects placental metabolism, DNA methylation, and body mass of the calf in a sex-specific manner, underscoring its importance as dietary methyl-donor for pregnant cows.
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Alford, A. R., L. M. Cafe, P. L. Greenwood, and G. R. Griffith. "Economic effects of nutritional constraints early in life of cattle." Animal Production Science 49, no. 6 (2009): 479. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ea08266.
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An experiment was conducted at the Grafton Agricultural Research Station on the northern coast of New South Wales whereby low and high pasture nutritional systems were imposed on a herd of Hereford cows during pregnancy and from birth to weaning in a factorial design. Offspring representing extremes of growth to birth and/or weaning were then selected for study of long-term consequences of growth early in life. Implications of the nutritional treatments of cows on subsequent weaning rates were also tested with data from previous studies. The extent to which these extreme maternal nutritional and offspring growth scenarios affected herd profitability was tested with the Beef-N-Omics decision support package. For the representative cattle enterprise modelled, gross margin per hectare ranged from $A114 to $A132. In all cases, the gross margin for those groups with fetal growth based on a higher level of nutrition exceeded that of their peers on a lower level of nutrition. It is more profitable for cows and calves to have access to a high standard of nutrition during pregnancy and up to weaning than for them to have access only to a poor standard of nutrition. Incorporating differential weaning rates following maternal nutritional treatments reduced gross margins per hectare by up to 30%. On average, a 1% reduction in weaning rate resulted in a 4.5% reduction in gross margin. Restricted cow–calf nutrition affects the future cow fertility, as well as the current calf progeny, economically.
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Nowak, Włodzimierz, Robert Mikuła, Małgorzata Kasprowicz-Potocka, Marta Ignatowicz, Andrzej Zachwieja, Katarzyna Paczyńska, and Ewa Pecka. "Effect of Cow Nutrition in the Far-off Period on Colostrum Quality and Immune Response of Calves." Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy 56, no. 2 (June 1, 2012): 241–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/v10213-012-0043-z.
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Abstract The aim of the study was to determine the effect of the limitation of energy intake by restrictive dry matter intake in the faroff part (from -56 d to -22 d) of dry period on the colostrum quality and the calf immunological status. Thirty-eight Polish Holstein- Friesian Black and White multiparous cows and their calves were randomly allotted to one of the two dietary treatments in the far-off period. In group ADLIB, diet was offered ad libitum (2.0% body weight), while in group REST, dry matter intake was restricted to 1.5% of body weight. Lowered feed intake in the far-off period did not have a statistically significant influence on the quality of colostrum. On the 3rd d of calves’ life, serum concentrations of immunoglobulins, albumins, globulins, total protein, and IGF-1 were not affected by treatments of dam in the far-off period. The concentrations of total Ig and G and A immunoglobulins of 21-day-old calves from cows fed ad libitum during the far-off period was found to be significantly lower compared to REST group. No significant differences in birth weight and growth rate during the first 21 d of life were found. Limiting maternal diet in far-off period did not affect negatively colostrum quality and calves` immune response during early stages of their life.