Nektar++ is an open-source software framework designed to support the development of
high-performance scalable solvers for partial differential equations using the spectral/ h p …

The objectives of this study were to determine incidence of stillbirths and heifer-calf morbidity
and mortality, and their association with dystocia on 3 Colorado dairies. A total of 7,380 …

The syndesmochorial placenta of the cow separates the maternal and fetal blood supplies,
preventing in utero transmission of protective immunoglobulins (Ig)(Fig. 1). 1 Consequently, …

Failure of passive transfer of immunity (FPT) in dairy replacement calves has been linked to
increased neonatal morbidity and mortality and long-term decreases in productivity. The …

The objective of this study was to evaluate morbidity and mortality in preweaned dairy heifer
calves based on different health, feeding, and management practices, as well as …

Paratuberculosis, or Johne’s disease (JD), is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium avium
subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP). Although JD is frequently used in discussing MAP infections…

Testing of composite fecal (environmental) samples from high traffic areas in dairy herds has
been shown to be a cost-effective and sensitive method for classification of herd status for …

Passive transfer of immunity is essential for the short- and long-term health of dairy calves.
The objective of this study was to evaluate factors associated with colostrum quality and …

Objective —To determine effects on production and risk of removal related to Mycobacterium
avium subsp paratuberculosis (MAP) infection at the individual animal level in dairy cattle. …

This cross-sectional study evaluated cow comfort measures in free stall dairies across the
United States as part of the National Animal Health Monitoring System's Dairy 2007 study. The …