The effects of Meloxicam application on quality of life and development in calves

Although it is stated that there an increase in calf loss rates at the global level and especially modern dairy farms, this issue, which international animal welfare has not been adequately defined national, large farm, or small farm most developing Countries. The rate of deaths before, during, after birth between 2–20% heifers cows. Previous studies showed 75% occur during within first hour birth, 10% before 15% 48 hours birth. This study aimed to determine effect Meloxicam administration on quality life development calves. An experimental method was used achieve aim research. A total 60 Holstein calves, 30 group control group, were included for group. MELOXICAM (0.5 mg·kg-1) administered mother cow immediately 2 days expected delivery. In study, 8 week process passed collect data. It concluded did affect BHBA values maternal No calves died from pneumonia diarrhea–related diseases being treated with Meloxicam. From protein albumin ratio, but ratio. application increased vital activity