Effect of dystocia and treatment with oxytocin on neonatal calf vitality and acid-base, electrolyte and haematological status. Issue 2 (February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vannucchi, C.I.; Rodrigues, J.A.; Silva, L.C.G.; Lúcio, C.F.; Veiga, G.A.L.
• Is Part Of: Veterinary journal. Volume 203:Issue 2(2015)
• Page Start: 228
• Page End: 232
• Publication Date: 2015-02
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; 636
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.12.018
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1090-0233

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="author-highlights" id="ab0010"> <title id="st0010">Highlights</title> <sec> <p id="sp0010"> <list id="ulist0010"> <list-item id="u0010"> <label></label> <p id="p0010">Obstetrical condition alters acid-base and electrolyte homeostasis of calves.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="u0015"> <label></label> <p id="p0015">Dystocia compromises neonatal acid-base balance in calves.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="u0020"> <label></label> <p id="p0020">Calves born to dams treated with oxytocin have altered oxygenation.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="u0025"> <label></label> <p id="p0025">Calves born to dams treated with oxytocin have modified sodium balance.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="u0030"> <label></label> <p id="p0030">Dystocia results in low vitality calves.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </sec> </abstract>