Blood immune transcriptome analysis of artificially fed dairy calves and naturally suckled beef calves from birth to 7 days of age
Abstract Neonatal calves possess a very immature and naïve immune system and are reliant on the intake of maternal colostrum for passive transfer of immunoglobulins. Variation in colostrum management of beef and dairy calves is thought to affect early immune development. Therefore, the objective of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2018-10-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-33627-0 |