A survey of abomasal ulceration in veal calves

Authors

  • D. de B. Welchman
  • G. N. Baust

Keywords:

Abomasal ulceration, veal calves, lesions, milk substitute

Abstract

Abomasal ulceration was found in 264 of 304 commercially reared veal calves at slaughter. The incidence and severity of lesions were greatest in loose housed calves with access to straw and fed milk substitute ad libitum.

Full article published in Veterinary Record (1987) 121, 586-590

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Published

1987-11-10

Issue

1987

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