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Enrichment of medium-quality colostrum by adding colostrum replacer, combined or not with transition milk in the feeding of dairy calves

Scientific Reports
Fifty Holstein calves were allocated in randomized blocks and distributed in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement; (A) two sources of Ig: (1) Control: bovine colostrum (25% Brix); (2) Enriched colostrum: mid-quality bovine colostrum (20% Brix) enriched with ...
Ana Paula Silva, Amanda M. Cezar, Ariany F. de Toledo, Marina G. Coelho, Cristiane R. Tomaluski, Gercino F. Virgínio Júnior, Carla M. M. Bittar   +6 more
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Therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells in peripheral nerve injuries in horses

Equine Veterinary Education, EarlyView.
Summary Peripheral nerve injuries (PNI) in horses represent a significant clinical challenge, frequently associated with functional deficits and reduced athletic performance. Conventional therapeutic approaches, primarily based on anti‐inflammatory treatments and rehabilitation, offer limited efficacy, driving the search for innovative alternatives. In
L. V. de Oliveira Ferreira, R. Martins Amorim   +1 more
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Social Representations of Bedside Milk Expression Among Mothers of Preterm Newborns in Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To understand the social representations of bedside milk expression (BME) among mothers of preterm newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Design Qualitative descriptive study. Methods The study was conducted from July to August 2024 in two NICUs of a referral maternity hospital in Fortaleza, Brazil.
Ana Karen de Sousa Alves, Ana Paula Melo Façanha, Elaine Meireles Castro, Keline Soraya Santana Nobre, Flávia Vasconcelos Teixeira, Maria Milena Farias de Souza Castro, José Mateus Pires, Victórya Suéllen Maciel Abreu, Priscila de Souza Aquino   +8 more
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Effects of Video‐Based Health Education on Birth Outcomes and Anaemia Status of Mothers in Dirashe District South Ethiopia: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Maternal &Child Nutrition, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Undernutrition and infections during pregnancy result in low birth weight (LBW) and maternal anaemia. Social behaviour change communication (SBCC) can promote recommended health practices, potentially improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Wanzahun Godana Boynito, Kidus Temesgen Worsa, Befikadu Tariku Gutema, Yordanos Gizachew Yeshitila, Godana Yaya Tessema, Tsegaye Yohanis, Stefaan De Henauw, Piet Cools, Bruno Levecke, Souheila Abbeddou   +9 more
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Colostrum avoidance practice and associated factors among mothers of infants less than six months in Chencha District: cross-sectional study

BMC Nutrition, 2023
Background Colostrum avoidance is failure to feed first breast milk to a newborn baby for the first 2 to 3 days after delivery. The problem of avoiding colostrum is prevalent in Ethiopia. But it is not adequately addressed yet.
TekleBuche Asaro, Befikadu Tariku Gutema, Haymanot Nigussie Weldehawaryat   +2 more
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Experiences of the ABA‐Feed Infant Feeding Intervention: A Qualitative Study With Women, Peer Supporters and Coordinators

Maternal &Child Nutrition, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT UK breastfeeding rates are low, with health inequalities in initiation and continuation. Breastfeeding peer support interventions are recommended in UK and global policy. The Assets‐based feeding help Before and After birth (ABA‐feed) trial tested the effectiveness of proactive, woman‐centred support for infant feeding delivered by trained ...
Joanne Clarke, Nicola Crossland, Stephan Dombrowski, Pat Hoddinott, Jenny Ingram, Debbie Johnson, Kate Jolly, Christine MacArthur, Jennifer McKell, Ngawai Moss, Julia Sanders, Nicola Savory, Beck Taylor, Gill Thomson   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Pilot Study on Management Practices in Dairy Farms in the Basque Country: Focus on Colostrum Feeding and Vaccination

Animals
Colostrum feeding is crucial for calf rearing to guarantee passive immunity transfer (PIT) of antibodies. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of different management practices on the calf’s immunological parameters focusing on vaccination and ...
Maddi Oyanguren, Elena Molina, Maitane Mugica, Ainara Badiola, Ana Hurtado, Gorka Aduriz, Natalia Elguezabal   +6 more
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Maternal Obesity and MicroRNAs in Breast Milk: Implications for Infant Developmental Programming

Obesity Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This review explores the relationship between maternal obesity and alterations in the expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) in breast milk, highlighting how these changes may influence the developmental programming of the infant. Evidence suggests that maternal obesity can affect the bioactive composition of breast milk, including miRNA profiles ...
Gyslane M. Santos, Fabíola Isabel Suano de Souza, Luciana P. Pisani   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Quality of Colostrum and Its Effects on Calves Growth Characteristics in Holstein Cattle

Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2007
This study was carried out to determine colostrum quality in Holstein Cows. Colostrum quality has been estimated by using a colostrometer. The colostrometer works by measuring the specific gravity of colostrum and then takein advantage of the linear ...
Kö -, Ali Kaygısız, Mustafa Köse
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Evaluation of bovine leukaemia virus infection control measures in Japanese Black beef cattle breeding farms: A 7‐year longitudinal study based on proviral load

Veterinary Record Open, Volume 13, Issue 1, June 2026.
Abstract Background Bovine leukaemia virus (BLV) infection remains a major problem for Japanese Black (Wagyu) cattle, and effective and sustainable control measures are essential to prevent its spread in breeding herds. This study aimed to monitor the BLV infection status of all cattle at a Japanese Black breeding farm in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan ...
Makoto Kajisa, Chikako Tani, Mineto Tani, Jiazhou Li, Satoshi Ito, Takenori Yamauchi, Hironobu Murakami, Hiromu Katamoto, Reiichiro Sato, Shingo Nakahata   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source