Short communication: Comparative estimation of colostrum quality by Brix refractometry in bovine, caprine, and ovine colostrum [PDF]
Journal of Dairy Science, 2021 Newborn ungulates depend on the timely supply of colostrum containing sufficient immunoglobulins to obtain passive immunity against disease. Brix refractometry enables a rapid on-farm estimation of colostrum quality and has been intensively studied in bovines.
Josef Gross +2 more
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The Impact of Parity on Dairy Cows Colostrum Quality
Cluj Veterinary JournalOne of the main indicators of colostrum quality is represented by its immunoglobulin content, protein molecules responsible for the calf’s passive immunity.
Dragos-Adrian Popescu +5 more
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Bovine Colostrum Management and the Factors Influencing its Quality
Scientific Papers Animal Science and Biotechnologies, 2023 The mammary gland's secretion, called colostrum, is synthesized throughout the last weeks of pregnancy and the first few days following calving. It is meant to give the calf the necessary nutrients and physiologically active substances.
Adina-Mirela Ariton +4 more
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Evaluation of laboratory and on-farm tests to estimate colostrum quality for dairy cows
Journal of Dairy Science, 2023 : The objectives of this study were to evaluate different analytical methods to determine colostrum quality in dairy cattle, including one laboratory-based method (ELISA) and 4 on-farm tests.
M. Röder +5 more
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The Quality of Colostrum and Its Effects on Calves Growth Characteristics in Holstein Cattle [PDF]
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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Colostrum Quality as an Indicator of the Immune Status of Cows and Its Association with Peripartum Disease Risk in a Grazing Dairy Herd [PDF]
AnimalsThis study aimed to evaluate the association between colostrum quality, as indicative of the immune status of the cows, and peripartum disease risk occurrence in a herd of grazing dairy cows.
Maria Jaureguiberry +9 more
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Colostrum, Colostrum Powder and Combined Feeding on Transfer of Passive Immunity in Calves [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and ScienceBackground High‐quality colostrum is essential to prevent failed transfer of passive immunity (FTPI) in calves, and research on colostrum substitutes has continued over time when quality colostrum is unavailable.
Yiğit Kaçar, Mehmet Emin Akkaş
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Factors Associated with Colostrum Quality, the Failure of Transfer of Passive Immunity, and the Impact on Calf Health in the First Three Weeks of Life. [PDF]
Animals (Basel), 2023 Lichtmannsperger K +5 more
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Techniques to estimate colostrum quality and the effects of cow age and prepartum supplement intake levels on colostrum quality and serum IgG levels. [PDF]
Transl Anim Sci, 2020 Dafoe JM +5 more
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Bovine colostrum is a health food supplement which prevents NSAID induced gut damage [PDF]
, 1999 BACKGROUNDNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are effective for arthritis but cause gastrointestinal injury. Bovine colostrum is a rich source of growth factors and is marketed as a health food supplement.AIMSTo examine whether spray dried ...
R A Goodlad +15 more
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