Fact Sheet Written by:
Lanette Butler, Extension Educator
Russ Daly, Extension Veterinarian
Cody Wright, Extension Beef Specialist
And Provided by:
South Dakota State University http://agbiopubs.sdstate.edu
Calf survival in northern climates can be a challenge.
Death losses after birth may be due to one or more of
several factors including infectious agents, dystocia,
genetic abnormalities, and environmental stress. Cow
nutrition also influences calf survivability as well as
the timing and type of colostrum intake. These factors,
whether singular events or in combination, dramatically
impact calf survival.
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