The Influence of Pre-Calving Feeding and Management of the Cow on Ease of Calving and Calf Viability

An Epidemiological Study of Calf Health and Performance in Norwegian Dairy Herds

“…Nor does precalving feeding level of dairy cows appear to affect the viability of calves (Sejrsen & Neimann-Sgrensen, 1979). (1973) reported a relatively higher mortality in the latter part of a 3-month period, as 60% died in the 1st month, and 40% died between 1 and 3 months.…”