Nicola Gladden

University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Sciences, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough, LE12 5RD

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Bovine neonatal enteric immunity: a key consideration in the prevention of calf diarrhoea

The mucosa is the largest component of the immune system, providing a first line of defence against encountered pathogens. The gastrointestinal mucosa is highly specialised and, uniquely, needs to...

Automated detection of lameness in cattle: an update

Several automated methods of lameness detection are available for use in cattle, typically using one (or a combination) of three methodologies (Table 1)..

Newborn calf welfare: effects of birth assistance, colostrum feeding and cow–calf separation

The welfare of calves during the birth process has not been researched but a number of studies have investigated the welfare of newborn calves in the immediate post-birth period, often relating...

Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at calving

Calving is a complex process with three recognised stages (Figures 1 and 2), each associated with different sources of pain. Pain is a subjective experience defined by the International Association...