Immunoglobulin G Concentrations in Alpaca Colostrum during the First Four Days after Parturition
Colostrum provides the newborn with nutrients and immunoglobulins. Immunoglobulins and their intestinal transfer play a major role in the immune system of neonates since they are born agammaglobulinemic. In this study immunoglobulin G (IgG) content was determined in alpaca colostrum and the correlat...
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| description | Colostrum provides the newborn with nutrients and immunoglobulins. Immunoglobulins and their intestinal transfer play a major role in the immune system of neonates since they are born agammaglobulinemic. In this study immunoglobulin G (IgG) content was determined in alpaca colostrum and the correlations of the IgG concentration by fat, protein, lactose and minerals were calculated. Colostrum samples were collected daily from 20 multiparous alpaca mares during the first four days after parturition. The IgG concentrations were determined by radial immunodiffusion using a Camelid IgG Test Kit. The IgG concentration decreased significantly from 26,319 mg/dL on day 1 to 3848.8 mg/dL on day 4. There were significant correlations between IgG concentration and the other components of the colostrum. While the correlations between IgG and fat (r = −0.69, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) and lactose (r = −0.64, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) were negative, the correlations with protein (r = 0.91, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001), magnesium (r = 0.86, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) and cobalt (r = 0.87, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) were strongly positive. Due to the strong association, the colostrum protein concentration could be used for a brief estimation of the IgG content. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-328c71f45e924a9280938f7ba305902e2023-11-23T12:41:34ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152022-01-0112216710.3390/ani12020167Immunoglobulin G Concentrations in Alpaca Colostrum during the First Four Days after ParturitionMaria Mößler0Kathrin Rychli1Volker Michael Reichmann2Thiemo Albert3Thomas Wittek4University Clinic for Ruminants, Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, AustriaDepartment for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, Institute of Food Safety, Food Technology and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, AustriaTierMed Krieglach OG, Roseggerstraße 134, 8670 Krieglach, AustriaInstitute of Food Hygiene, Veterinary Faculty at Leipzig University, An den Tierkliniken 1, 04103 Leipzig, GermanyUniversity Clinic for Ruminants, Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, AustriaColostrum provides the newborn with nutrients and immunoglobulins. Immunoglobulins and their intestinal transfer play a major role in the immune system of neonates since they are born agammaglobulinemic. In this study immunoglobulin G (IgG) content was determined in alpaca colostrum and the correlations of the IgG concentration by fat, protein, lactose and minerals were calculated. Colostrum samples were collected daily from 20 multiparous alpaca mares during the first four days after parturition. The IgG concentrations were determined by radial immunodiffusion using a Camelid IgG Test Kit. The IgG concentration decreased significantly from 26,319 mg/dL on day 1 to 3848.8 mg/dL on day 4. There were significant correlations between IgG concentration and the other components of the colostrum. While the correlations between IgG and fat (r = −0.69, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) and lactose (r = −0.64, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) were negative, the correlations with protein (r = 0.91, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001), magnesium (r = 0.86, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) and cobalt (r = 0.87, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) were strongly positive. Due to the strong association, the colostrum protein concentration could be used for a brief estimation of the IgG content.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/2/167alpacacolostrumimmunoglobulin G |
| spellingShingle | Maria Mößler Kathrin Rychli Volker Michael Reichmann Thiemo Albert Thomas Wittek Immunoglobulin G Concentrations in Alpaca Colostrum during the First Four Days after Parturition Animals alpaca colostrum immunoglobulin G |
| title | Immunoglobulin G Concentrations in Alpaca Colostrum during the First Four Days after Parturition |
| title_full | Immunoglobulin G Concentrations in Alpaca Colostrum during the First Four Days after Parturition |
| title_fullStr | Immunoglobulin G Concentrations in Alpaca Colostrum during the First Four Days after Parturition |
| title_full_unstemmed | Immunoglobulin G Concentrations in Alpaca Colostrum during the First Four Days after Parturition |
| title_short | Immunoglobulin G Concentrations in Alpaca Colostrum during the First Four Days after Parturition |
| title_sort | immunoglobulin g concentrations in alpaca colostrum during the first four days after parturition |
| topic | alpaca colostrum immunoglobulin G |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/2/167 |
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