Can a gradual weaning and separation process reduce weaning distress in dam-reared dairy calves? A comparison with the 2-step method

Vogt, Anina; Barth, Kerstin; Waiblinger, Susanne; König von Borstel, Uta

doi:10.3168/jds.2024-23809

Journal of Dairy Science

2024

DOI: 10.3168/jds.2024-23809

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Can a gradual weaning and separation process reduce weaning distress in dam-reared dairy calves? A comparison with the 2-step method

Anina Vogt,

Kerstin Barth,

Susanne Waiblinger

et al.

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Dairy calves' time spent in the cow herd in a calf-driven cow-calf contact system during two-step separation with a nose flap

Vogt,

Barth,

Schneider

et al. 2024

Applied Animal Behaviour Science

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Dairy calves' time spent in the cow herd in a calf-driven cow-calf contact system during two-step separation with a nose flap

Vogt,

Barth,

Schneider

et al. 2024

Applied Animal Behaviour Science

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Supplementation of coated sodium butyrate relieved weaning stress and reshaped microbial flora in weaned lambs

Zhao,

He,

et al. 2024

Front. Vet. Sci.

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Weaning is an important period in the growth and development of lambs. Thus, effectively reducing the occurrence of weaning stress is critical for maintaining lamb production. Coated sodium butyrate has been shown to reduce inflammation, promote intestinal health, and maintain homeostasis. However, the application and potential mechanism of coated sodium butyrate in alleviating weaning stress in lambs are still unclear. To evaluate the effects of coated sodium butyrate on the growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and gut microbiota of weaned lambs, 10 weaned lambs of 21-day-old were randomly divided into two groups: the CON group (basal diet) and the NaB group (basal diet +3 g/kg of coated sodium butyrate). The trial lasted 21 days. The experimental results showed that compared to the CON group, coated sodium butyrate supplementation in the diet significantly increased the average daily weight gain and daily feed intake of lambs (p < 0.05). In addition, compared to the CON group, the addition of coated sodium butyrate also significantly decreased the serum MDA level of lambs (p < 0.05). Notably, the addition of coated sodium butyrate did not have a significant effect on the cecal microbiota, while increasing the diversity of colonic microbiota and promoting the abundance of Lachnospiraceae, Verrucomicrobiota, Akkermansia, Roseburia, and Sinobacteraceae, which are associated with the nutrient absorption of lambs (p < 0.05). These results indicate that dietary supplementation with coated sodium butyrate could promote the growth and antioxidant capacity of weaned lambs and alleviate weaning stress.

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Mother–Offspring Bonding after Calving in Water Buffalo and Other Ruminants: Sensory Pathways and Neuroendocrine Aspects

Mota-Rojas,

Bienboire-Frosini,

Orihuela

et al. 2024

Animals

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The cow–calf bonding is a process that must be developed within the first six hours after calving. Both the buffalo dam and the newborn calf receive a series of sensory cues during calving, including olfactory, tactile, auditory, and visual stimuli. These inputs are processed in the brain to develop an exclusive bond where the dam provides selective care to the filial newborn. The limbic system, sensory cortices, and maternal-related hormones such as oxytocin mediate this process. Due to the complex integration of the maternal response towards the newborn, this paper aims to review the development of the cow–calf bonding process in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) via the olfactory, tactile, auditory, and visual stimuli. It will also discuss the neuroendocrine factors motivating buffalo cows to care for the calf using examples in other ruminant species where dam–newborn bonding has been extensively studied.

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Can a gradual weaning and separation process reduce weaning distress in dam-reared dairy calves? A comparison with the 2-step method

Cited by 3 publications

References 83 publications

Dairy calves' time spent in the cow herd in a calf-driven cow-calf contact system during two-step separation with a nose flap

Dairy calves' time spent in the cow herd in a calf-driven cow-calf contact system during two-step separation with a nose flap

Supplementation of coated sodium butyrate relieved weaning stress and reshaped microbial flora in weaned lambs

Mother–Offspring Bonding after Calving in Water Buffalo and Other Ruminants: Sensory Pathways and Neuroendocrine Aspects

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