Crossbred heifers and cows had lower stillbirth rates due to having smaller calves and slightly better calving ease.
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A recent study by The Lancet medical journal found that Finland has the lowest stillbirth rate out of 193 countries, including UK, France, and New Zealand.
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Consequently, stillbirth rate is higher than normal, ranging from 16.1 % to 22.1 %, and one 1973 study puts kitten mortality rate ( including stillborns ) at 29.2 %.