Umbilical cord care

effects on navel involution, calf health and growth

Authors

  • M. Wieland Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
  • S. Mann Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
  • C. Guard Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
  • D. Nydam Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20153604

Keywords:

umbilical disease, newborn, disorder, naval infection, navel dips, ultrasound

Abstract

Despite the importance of umbilical disease as a risk factor for newborn calf morbidity, research data on umbilical cord care are lacking. Moreover, no practical technique for objective detection of umbilical disorders in calves under field conditions has been described. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the influence of umbilical cord care on navel infection. A secondary objective of this study was to describe umbilical involution in calves receiving different navel dips using ultrasonography. To improve applicability for veterinary practitioners and researchers alike, an ultrasound device was chosen that would commonly be used in the field.

Cover image of the 48th Conference Proceedings: An image of Dr. Fred Gingrich II dressed in a red shirt and overalls and standing in front of dairy cows in a barn interior. Yellow background.

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Published

2015-09-17

Issue

2015

Section

Research Summaries 3

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