Evaluation of potential biomarkers to determine adequate colostrum provision in male dairy-beef calves upon arrival at the rearing facility beyond 14 days of age
ABSTRACT: Colostrum consumption is crucial for passive immunization and development of the newborn calf. However, the incidence on failed transfer of passive immunity in male calves destined to dairy-beef production remains high to date. In addition, the lack of an automated procedure to validate th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Dairy Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030222006816 |