Survival and prognostic indicators in downer dairy cows presented to a referring hospital: A retrospective study (1318 cases).

Maria Puerto-ParadaMarie-Ève BilodeauDavid FrancozAndré DesrochersSylvain NicholsMarie BabkineJuan Carlos Arango-SabogalGilles Fecteau

Published in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2021)

These findings may help the practitioner to consider treatment options and decide if referral is likely beneficial based on the odds of success. Early recognition of low chance of survival may facilitate an early decision for euthanasia.

Keyphrases

dairy cows
free survival
primary care
healthcare
emergency department
acute care