Effects of composite probiotics on growth performance, diarrhea rate, and serum indicators in newborn Holstein calves
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to determine the effects of compound probiotics on growth performance, diarrhea incidence, fecal pathogenic microorganisms, and serum parameters in newborn calves. METHODS: A total of 48 healthy newborn calves with similar body weights (BWs; mean±standard deviation: 37.0±2.0 kg) were randomly assigned to three groups (n = 16 per group). Control group (CON), yeast group (CP1), Bacillus licheniformis+yeast group (CP2). The feeding trial lasted for 60 days. Growth performance, diarrhea incidence, fecal scores, and serum parameters were assessed on days 1, 30, and 60 of the trial, while fecal samples obtained on days 15 and 30 were analyzed for pathogenic microorganism positivity. RESULTS: Compared with CON group, calves in the CP2 group had higher BW (day 30; p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Animal health and immunology
Infant Nutrition and Health
Animal Nutrition and Physiology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Animal Bioscience
- Publisher
- Asian Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies
- Volume
- 39
- Issue
- 7
- Pages
- 250717–250717
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN