Maternal Impact on Serum Immunoglobulin and Total Protein Concentration in Dairy Calves

Maternal Impact on Serum Immunoglobulin and Total Protein Concentration in Dairy Calves

For dairy calves, sufficient supply with high-quality maternal colostrum is crucial to achieve adequate passive transfer of immunoglobulins. This observational cross-sectional study aimed to determine the influence of the prepartum metabolic status of dams on the serum immunoglobulin and total prote...

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Main Authors: Manuela Immler, Kathrin Büttner, Tanja Gärtner, Axel Wehrend, Karsten Donat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
health monitoring
passive transfer of immunoglobulins
non-esterified fatty acids
birth monitoring
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/6/755

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