Health, Productivity, and Management of Calves on Ontario Beef Cow-Calf Herds

Authors

  • David M. Alves Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1
  • John J. McDermott Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1
  • Neil G. Anderson Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1
  • S. Wayne Martin Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19887057

Keywords:

calf health, production data, production, management practices

Abstract

This presentation is based on a preliminary analysis of calf health and production data from an observational study of 200 cow-calf herds (1986-88) in Ontario, Canada. The purpose of this paper is to present common levels of calf mortality/morbidity and production from birth to weaning, common levels of calf management practices, and preliminary identification of factors affecting calf health and production on cow-calf farms.

Cover image of the Proceedings of the 21st Annual Convention: Cover image is a photo of cattle grazing alongside a river with pine trees and a mountain range in the background. Journal title is written in the upper left corner and conference information in the lower right.

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Published

1988-09-28

Issue

1988

Section

Beef Cow-Calf Split Session II