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Survey on Colostrum Management by Dairy Farmers in the Netherlands
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021 Colostrum feeding is essential for the transfer of passive immunity and health of newborn calves. Information on current colostrum management practices to reduce calf morbidity and mortality is important but lacking for Dutch dairy herds.
Lisa Robbers +6 more
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Porcine Colostrum Protects the IPEC-J2 Cells and Piglet Colon Epithelium against Clostridioides (syn. Clostridium) difficile Toxin-Induced Effects [PDF]
, 2020 Clostridioides difficile toxins are one of the main causative agents for the clinical symptoms observed during C. difficile infection in piglets. Porcine milk has been shown to strengthen the epithelial barrier function in the piglet’s intestine and may ...
Grześkowiak, Łukasz +7 more
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Animals, 2021 Simple Summary This retrospective study of records from a dairy farm explored the impact of receiving a second feeding of colostrum 5–6 h after an initial meal of 3 L of quality-tested colostrum on calf health and productivity until the first lactation ...
A. Abuelo +3 more
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Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 2020 This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of different levels of colostrum powder on performance, intestinal morphology, blood biochemical parameters and antioxidant status of broilers in heat stress.
Momammad Hussein Gorbannejad Parapary +2 more
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Evaluation of Factors Affecting Colostrum Quality and Quantity in Holstein Dairy Cattle
Animals, 2021 Simple Summary Administration of high-quality colostrum is vital for short and long-term health of newborn calves. It ensures the passive transfer of immunity and covers the high energy requirements during the first hours of calf’s life.
A. Soufleri +6 more
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Journal of Dairy Science, 2020 Breast milk is the main source of nutrition for infants; it contains considerable microflora that can be transmitted to the infant endogenously or by breastfeeding, and it plays an important role in the maturation and development of the immune system. In
Wenjun Liu +7 more
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Determining Immunoglobulin Content of Bovine Colostrum and Factors Affecting the Outcome: A Review
Animals, 2021 Simple Summary Colostrum management plays an essential role in calf husbandry and strongly influences the calf. The immunoglobulin concentration denominates the quality of the colostrum, which is influenced by numerous factors. Therefore, the measurement
Johanna Ahmann +2 more
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Comparison of serum immunoglobulin G half-life in dairy calves fed colostrum, colostrum replacer or administered with intravenous bovine plasma. [PDF]
, 2014 In calves, passive immunity of immunoglobulins can be acquired through ingestion of colostrum or colostrum replacers. Plasma can been used to supplement immunoglobulins in healthy or sick calves.
Chigerwe, Munashe +2 more
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Animal, 2020 Feeding management of the postnatal and preweaning calf has an important impact on calf growth and development during this critical period and affects the health and well-being of the calves. After birth, an immediate and sufficient colostrum supply is a
H. M. Hammon +3 more
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Journal of Dairy Science, 2020 Colostrum is the first milk produced by a cow after she gives birth. Compared with mature milk, it has a high concentration of immunoglobulin G. Calves are born without circulating antibodies, thus ingestion of colostrum is necessary to protect the calf ...
Ilke Van Hese +3 more
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