Prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders recorded at postmortem inspection in white veal calves and associated risk factors

M. Brscic, L.F.M. Heutinck, M. Wolthuis-Fillerup, N. Stockhofe, B. Engel, E.K. Visser, F. Gottardo, E.A.M. Bokkers, B.J. Lensink, G. Cozzi, C.G. Van Reenen
2011 Journal of Dairy Science  
feed, cereal grain acted as a preventive measure for low rumen development, whereas it was a risk factor for the occurrence of rumen plaques, papillae hyperkeratinization, and abomasal lesions. Some housing and management options adopted to improve veal calf welfare (i.e., higher space allowance and use of heating) were associated with lower risk for gastrointestinal disorders.
doi:10.3168/jds.2010-3480 pmid:21257054 fatcat:jmgbw43x6jd3xdo43idj7i5ptq