US plan to raise survival rates of high risk calves

摘要

Causes of high-risk calves are numerous. Dystocia, for instance, doesn't just create breathing problems but some 30% of assisted calves have been shown to have traumatic injuries like broken ribs or a ruptured liver or diaphragm. A premature calf maybe physically underdeveloped and there is usually a reason for its early appearance. "Something has gone awry, there is stress on the cow or foetus which means hormonal aspects have been triggered prematurely. That calf has difficulty adapting."