A retrospective cohort study investigating the association of environment, milk performance and udder health with the yield and solid content of first-milking colostrum in Holstein dairy cows

Abstract Background The administration of high-quality colostrum is widely recognized as crucial for the health and survival of neonatal calves, yet identifying factors influencing colostrum yield and solid content has remained a challenge. With dairy farmers facing increasing difficulties in mainta...

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Main Authors: Gonçalo Pereira, Ricardo Bexiga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04909-3
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