Twenty-four Angus x Holstein heifers were utilized in the single-calf heifer system. Calves were weaned from one-half of the dams between d 64 and 89 postpartum. Dam’s were gradually adapted to a high concentrate diet over a four wk period at the beginning of the trial. Heifers that had their calves early weaned (EW) gained 44.2% faster (P < .01) and consumed 10.8% less (P < .05) DM than lactat...

Although cattle movement and commingling play an important role in the inter-herd transmission of pathogens, little is known about the effect of commingling of heifers at raising operations. The objective of this study was to compare the resistance of E. coli and prevalence of Salmonella from pooled faecal pats of heifers raised off-farm at multi-source raisers (MULTI) that raised heifers from ...

The present study describes the ultrasonographic and histopathological evaluation of a rare mammary fibroadenoma in 11 month-old buffalo heifer. A homogenous large mammary mass approximately 17 cm was developed in the left rear quarter. The buffalo was assigned for curative surgical removal of the mass. The lesion was well demarcated smooth encapsulated lobular structure, which had a solid cons...

Beef cow herd owners can benefit from incorporating price signals into their heifer retention decisions. Whereas a perfect forecast of calf prices over the productive life of the heifer added to the herd would be ideal, such information is not available. However, simple decision rules that incorporate current or recent prices and the knowledge that the cattle cycle likely will repeat itself can...

A 2-month-old Simmental heifer presented for acute onset of neurological behavior. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of hyponatremia, hypochloremia, and hypokalemia that improved with intravenous fluid therapy. Despite an initial cessation of neurological signs, symptoms re-emerged, and the heifer was euthanized due to poor prognosis. A pituitary abscess (Trueperella pyogenes) was observe...

Acholeplasma laidlawii can be isolated from cattle environments and different body sites of bovines. It is still under evaluation if A. acts as a primary pathogen. Here, we present the whole-genome sequence conjunctiva heifer with infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis.

Description of a rare recurrent Gartner’s duct cyst associated with yeast infection in a crossbred heifer isreported. The recurrence was caused by uncontrolled yeast infection that showed in vitro sensitivity tooxytetracycline. Administration of local clotrimazole and systemic oxytetracycline as per recommendedtherapeutic dose regime resulted in complete recovery.