Economic impact of mortality and morbidity from diseases in dairy calves
Journal Title: Abanico Veterinario - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue
Abstract
Breeding calves is the basis of the success of every dairy production unit. The period immediately after delivery and the first days of life are critical moments for them. The attention to detail during this time can reduce losses due to deaths and reduce the incidence of diseases, mainly diarrhea and pneumonia. The objective of this work was to estimate the economic impact related to mortality and morbidity caused by diarrhea in dairy calves. An observational study was conducted in a population of 510 lactating Holstein calves. The variables that were considered to estimate the cost were: price of dead calf, calf treatment / day, days of treatment. The diseases that were recorded to monitor the health of the calves were diarrhea and pneumonia. A 40.4% and 8.4% prevalence of pups was detected with diarrhea and diarrhea plus pneumonia respectively. Diarrhea and pneumonia affect the health of lactating dairy calves, which generates economic losses due to mortality and treatment to the order of $ 242,000.00 in the population evaluated.
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- DOI 10.21929/abavet2019.920
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