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Sustainable colostrum management and colostrum quality [PDF]
Journal of Central European AgricultureThis paper examines the sustainability of different calf production systems concerning colostrum nutrition and management, based on a review of available literature. The research aims to elevate calf production to a higher standard of hygiene, nutrition,
Snežana Paskaš
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Colostrum quality in Northern Italy: The role of dry cow nutrition and colostrum feeding management
Czech Journal of Animal ScienceThis study investigated the effects of dry cow feeding on colostrum quality. A survey was conducted, and samples of colostrum and feed ingredients were collected from 25 dairy farms in Northern Italy.
Martina Pavesi +5 more
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Use of somatic cell count as an indicator of colostrum quality. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2020 The impact of cow mammary gland diseases on the quality of colostrum is not conclusively defined; research results are conflicting. However, it is widely believed that mastitis lowers the level of immunoglobulins and the quality of the colostrum produced.
Kamila Puppel +6 more
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Assessment of Colostrum Quality in Cattle Using Viscosity Measurements [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesThe provision of high-quality colostrum immediately after birth is essential to ensure adequate passive transfer of immunity in neonatal calves. This study evaluated colostrum viscosity as a potential indicator of colostrum quality, its relationship with
Florian Schneider +3 more
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Colostrum Quality Assessment in Dairy Goats: Use of an On-Farm Optical Refractometer [PDF]
Biology, 2023 Failure of passive immunity transfer is one of the main causes of increased susceptibility to infectious agents in newborn kids. To ensure successful transfer of passive immunity, kids need to be fed high-quality colostrum, containing an adequate ...
Carlos C. Pérez-Marín +6 more
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Journal of Dairy Science, 2022 : The objective of this observational study was to evaluate the association of management-related factors in dry cows and colostrum quantity and quality in Holstein cows on a large commercial dairy farm.
S. Borchardt +3 more
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Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2023 Background Although there are studies on colostrum and milk proteomics of different species in the literature, there is no published report about different quality bovine colostrums’ proteomics.
Yiğit Kaçar, Hasan Batmaz
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Composition and Factors Affecting Quality of Bovine Colostrum: A Review [PDF]
Animals, 2019 Colostrum as a secretion of the mammary gland is produced and accumulated in the final stage of pregnancy and in the first days after calving. It is designed to provide the calf with the necessary nutrients and biologically active ingredients. One of the most difficult periods in the life of animals is their rearing, and the most sensitive are the ...
Grzegorz Grodkowski +2 more
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Indirect quantification of IgG using a digital refractometer, and factors associated with colostrum quality in Norwegian Red Cattle [PDF]
Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2019 Background There is an increased interest in using digital refractometers to indirectly assess colostrum quality of dairy cattle, but knowledge on diagnostic accuracy for Norwegian Red dairy cows is lacking.
Julie Føske Johnsen +5 more
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Suitability of Protein Content Measured by MilkoScan FT-Plus Milk Analyzer to Evaluate Bovine and Ovine Colostrum Quality [PDF]
Animals, 2021 The objective of this study was to evaluate MilkoScan FT-plus for the estimation of the immunoglobulin G (IgG) content in bovine and ovine colostrum. Between April and May 2016, a total of 94 colostrum samples (54 from Simmental dairy cows and 39 from ...
Anna Antonella Spina +4 more
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