[Perinatal mortality and the birth of weak calves].
In this review article the problem of perinatal mortality and the birth of weak calves is discussed. Two main causes can be distinguished: hypoxia and infections. It is emphasized that for a correct diagnosis a combination of a comprehensive anamnesis, a thorough examination of the calf and a laboratory investigation is necessary. Treatment of weak calves is in many cases disappointing. Preventive measures as an excellent management of periparturient cows are important.
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Kliniek Voortplanting, Verloskunde en Bedrijfsdiergeneeskunde, Faculteit Diergeneeskunde, Gent, België.
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D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000401:mortality*; D003677:Deficiency Diseases / Q000401:mortality / Q000662:veterinary; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000401:mortality / Q000662:veterinary; D007239:Infections / Q000401:mortality / Q000662:veterinary
Perinatale sterfte en de geboorte van weinig levenskrachtige kalveren.