Factors associated with passive immunity transfer in dairy calves: combined effect of delivery time, amount and quality of the first colostrum meal

Factors associated with passive immunity transfer in dairy calves: combined effect of delivery time, amount and quality of the first colostrum meal

Despite the well-known importance of an adequate colostral immunoglobulin (Ig) transfer to calf health and survival, failed transfer of passive immunity (FTPI) remains a widespread problem in dairy farming. The aim of this study was to investigate the management factors associated with FTPI in newbo...

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Main Authors: I. Lora, A. Barberio, B. Contiero, P. Paparella, L. Bonfanti, M. Brscic, A.L. Stefani, F. Gottardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
calf
colostrum
passive immunity transfer
management factor
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731117002579

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