Table 5.
Cases of neonatal mortality from calves born by embryo transfer of vitrified-warmed embryos produced with reproductive fluids (RF) or bovine serum albumin (BSA) as supplements to culture medium.
| Characteristic | Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | Case 4 | Case 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at death (days) | 12 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Sex | Female | Male | Female | Male | Female |
| Birth weight (kg) | 21.5 | 56.0 | 43.0 | 52.0 | 56.2 |
| Group | RF | RF | RF | BSA | RF |
| Cause of death | Premature calf ND | Dystocia | Septicaemia | Diarrhoea | Dystocia, spine fracture |
ND Stands for not determined.