Trends in Calf Mortality: A Bibliometric Overview

Ayşe Övgü Şen; Rabia Albayrak Delialioğlu; Yasin Altay; Akdoğan Kaan Can Tekbilek

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Trends in Calf Mortality: A Bibliometric Overview

Authors:

Ayşe Övgü Şen | Rabia Albayrak Delialioğlu | Yasin Altay | Akdoğan Kaan Can Tekbilek

Publisher:

Karyay Karadeniz Yayımcılık

Main Topics:

Hayvansal Üretim (Diğer)

Journal:

Black Sea Journal of Agriculture Vol.8 Issue 4, pp.476-486

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354610

pISSN:

2618-6578

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Abstract:

 The main goal of cattle breeding is to maximize profitability through improved production and reproductive performance. In dairy farming, the target is to calve once a year, with the expectation that these calves survive. Calf mortality is not just a problem; it is a major threat to the sustainability of operations and the welfare of animals. It is a key indicator of the overall condition of cattle farms, reflecting their economic, health, and welfare status. Calf mortality refers to the losses occurring from birth up to six months of age, directly affecting the profitability and well-being of the herd. While it is recommended that calf losses do not exceed 5, reported perinatal mortality rates in cows and calves range from 2 to 20, with most countries recording rates between 5 and 8. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis based on data retrieved from the Web of Science WoS database to evaluate the scientific literature on calf mortality. The analysis was based on data retrieved from the Web of Science WoS database, where a search was performed on titles, keywords, and abstracts. A total of 2359 publications from the period 19452025 were identified and analyzed using the bibliometrix package in R software, focusing on citation networks and bibliographic linkages. The findings indicate a growing academic interest in calf mortality recently. Regarding publication types, research articles constituted the majority 2108, followed by conference papers 27, reviews 124, editorial notes 11, book chapters 6 and others 83. While the number of countries conducting scientific research on calf mortality is quite high, the USA 1358, Canada 583, and UK 315 are leading nations in terms of both domestic studies and collaborations with other countries. These results highlight the increasing academic interest in calf mortality and the expanding range of research contributions in this area and may provide practical information for cattle breeders in the field.

 The main goal of cattle breeding is to maximize profitability through improved production and reproductive performance. In dairy farming, the target is to calve once a year, with the expectation that these calves survive. Calf mortality is not just a problem; it is a major threat to the sustainability of operations and the welfare of animals. It is a key indicator of the overall condition of cattle farms, reflecting their economic, health, and welfare status. Calf mortality refers to the losses occurring from birth up to six months of age, directly affecting the profitability and well-being of the herd. While it is recommended that calf losses do not exceed 5, reported perinatal mortality rates in cows and calves range from 2 to 20, with most countries recording rates between 5 and 8. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis based on data retrieved from the Web of Science WoS database to evaluate the scientific literature on calf mortality. The analysis was based on data retrieved from the Web of Science WoS database, where a search was performed on titles, keywords, and abstracts. A total of 2359 publications from the period 19452025 were identified and analyzed using the bibliometrix package in R software, focusing on citation networks and bibliographic linkages. The findings indicate a growing academic interest in calf mortality recently. Regarding publication types, research articles constituted the majority 2108, followed by conference papers 27, reviews 124, editorial notes 11, book chapters 6 and others 83. While the number of countries conducting scientific research on calf mortality is quite high, the USA 1358, Canada 583, and UK 315 are leading nations in terms of both domestic studies and collaborations with other countries. These results highlight the increasing academic interest in calf mortality and the expanding range of research contributions in this area and may provide practical information for cattle breeders in the field.

 The main goal of cattle breeding is to maximize profitability through improved production and reproductive performance. In dairy farming, the target is to calve once a year, with the expectation that these calves survive. Calf mortality is not just a problem; it is a major threat to the sustainability of operations and the welfare of animals. It is a key indicator of the overall condition of cattle farms, reflecting their economic, health, and welfare status. Calf mortality refers to the losses occurring from birth up to six months of age, directly affecting the profitability and well-being of the herd. While it is recommended that calf losses do not exceed 5, reported perinatal mortality rates in cows and calves range from 2 to 20, with most countries recording rates between 5 and 8. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis based on data retrieved from the Web of Science WoS database to evaluate the scientific literature on calf mortality. The analysis was based on data retrieved from the Web of Science WoS database, where a search was performed on titles, keywords, and abstracts. A total of 2359 publications from the period 19452025 were identified and analyzed using the bibliometrix package in R software, focusing on citation networks and bibliographic linkages. The findings indicate a growing academic interest in calf mortality recently. Regarding publication types, research articles constituted the majority 2108, followed by conference papers 27, reviews 124, editorial notes 11, book chapters 6 and others 83. While the number of countries conducting scientific research on calf mortality is quite high, the USA 1358, Canada 583, and UK 315 are leading nations in terms of both domestic studies and collaborations with other countries. These results highlight the increasing academic interest in calf mortality and the expanding range of research contributions in this area and may provide practical information for cattle breeders in the field.

 The main goal of cattle breeding is to maximize profitability through improved production and reproductive performance. In dairy farming, the target is to calve once a year, with the expectation that these calves survive. Calf mortality is not just a problem; it is a major threat to the sustainability of operations and the welfare of animals. It is a key indicator of the overall condition of cattle farms, reflecting their economic, health, and welfare status. Calf mortality refers to the losses occurring from birth up to six months of age, directly affecting the profitability and well-being of the herd. While it is recommended that calf losses do not exceed 5, reported perinatal mortality rates in cows and calves range from 2 to 20, with most countries recording rates between 5 and 8. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis based on data retrieved from the Web of Science WoS database to evaluate the scientific literature on calf mortality. The analysis was based on data retrieved from the Web of Science WoS database, where a search was performed on titles, keywords, and abstracts. A total of 2359 publications from the period 19452025 were identified and analyzed using the bibliometrix package in R software, focusing on citation networks and bibliographic linkages. The findings indicate a growing academic interest in calf mortality recently. Regarding publication types, research articles constituted the majority 2108, followed by conference papers 27, reviews 124, editorial notes 11, book chapters 6 and others 83. While the number of countries conducting scientific research on calf mortality is quite high, the USA 1358, Canada 583, and UK 315 are leading nations in terms of both domestic studies and collaborations with other countries. These results highlight the increasing academic interest in calf mortality and the expanding range of research contributions in this area and may provide practical information for cattle breeders in the field.

Article Details

Trends in Calf Mortality: A Bibliometric Overview

Authors:

Ayşe Övgü Şen | Rabia Albayrak Delialioğlu | Yasin Altay | Akdoğan Kaan Can Tekbilek

Publisher:

Karyay Karadeniz Yayımcılık

Main Topics:

Hayvansal Üretim (Diğer)

Journal:

Black Sea Journal of Agriculture Vol.8 Issue 4, pp.476-486

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354610

pISSN:

2618-6578

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Article Details

Authors: Ayşe Övgü Şen | Rabia Albayrak Delialioğlu | Yasin Altay | Akdoğan Kaan Can Tekbilek

Publisher: Karyay Karadeniz Yayımcılık

Main Topics: Hayvansal Üretim (Diğer)

Journal: Black Sea Journal of Agriculture Vol.8 Issue 4, pp.476-486

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001354610

pISSN: 2618-6578

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Authors:

Ayşe Övgü Şen | Rabia Albayrak Delialioğlu | Yasin Altay | Akdoğan Kaan Can Tekbilek

Publisher:

Karyay Karadeniz Yayımcılık

Main Topics:

Hayvansal Üretim (Diğer)

Journal:

Black Sea Journal of Agriculture Vol.8 Issue 4, pp.476-486

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354610

pISSN:

2618-6578