Passive transfer and neonatal health in dairy calves receiving maternal colostrum and/or a colostrum replacer
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104158
Abstract: Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the passive transfer (PT), health and performance of calves fed differing volumes of a colostrum replacer and/or maternal colostrum. Newborn calves were colostrum fed within 2 h… read more here.
Keywords: colostrum replacer; passive transfer; maternal colostrum; colostrum ... See more keywords
Short communication: Variation in serum immunoglobulin G concentrations from birth to 112 days of age in Holstein calves fed a commercial colostrum replacer or maternal colostrum.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18400
Abstract: Serum IgG concentrations in dairy calves change throughout their first weeks of life, peaking at 24 h and then steadily decreasing until calves begin to produce endogenous IgG. The objective of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: maternal colostrum; holstein calves; colostrum replacer; colostrum ... See more keywords
Hot topic: Accuracy of refractometry as an indirect method to measure failed transfer of passive immunity in dairy calves fed colostrum replacer and maternal colostrum.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18947
Abstract: Serum total protein (STP) refractometry is a widely used indicator of failed transfer of passive immunity (FTPI), defined as serum IgG concentrations of read more here.
Keywords: maternal colostrum; fed maternal; colostrum; calves fed ... See more keywords