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Evaluation of factors associated with immunoglobulin, protein, fat and lactose concentrations in colostrum of dairy cows from Austria

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Background Calves rely on the passive transfer with immunoglobulins derived from colostrum. Currently, there is a lack of knowledge on colostrum management practices and colostrum quality on small scale family-owned dairy farms in Austria. The objectives
Katharina Lichtmannsperger, Nicole Hechenberger, Christina Hartsleben, Ariane Psenner, Maren Marseiler, Alexander Tichy, Thiemo Albert, Thomas Wittek   +7 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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Effect of colostrum composition on passive calf immunity in primiparous and multiparous dairy cows

Veterinární Medicína, 2018
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of colostrum quality and composition on passive calf immunity in primiparous and multiparous dairy cows. Twenty-four primiparous and 24 multiparous dairy cows were used in this study.
U. Aydogdu, H. Guzelbektes
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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
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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
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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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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
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Quality and safety assessment of sheep milk and colostrum

Theoretical and Applied Veterinary Medicine, 2020
Sheep’s milk contains a significant amount of protein, iron, calcium, vitamins A, B and E, as well as phosphorus and magnesium, compared to cow’s milk. The purpose of research was to identify changes in physicochemical parameters, concentrations of immunoglobulins in sheep’s milk and colostrum depending on the day of lactation.
N. M. Zazharska, K. H. Kibets
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Supplementary parenteral arginine corrects hypoargininaemia and rebalances plasma amino acid profiles in very preterm infants receiving parenteral nutrition: A prospective study

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Volume 41, Issue 2, Page 619-632, April 2026.
Abstract Background Plasma amino acid (AA) profiles in parenteral nutrition (PN)–dependent very preterm infants (VPIs) consistently show overprovision of essential AA (EAA) and arginine deficiency. This may have implications for growth and immune/inflammatory responses.
Frances Callaghan, Laura Burgess, Chandini Menon Premakumar, Diane McCarter, Eva Caamaño Gutièrrez, Daniel B. Hawcutt, Colin Morgan   +6 more
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