Impact of 2 Versus 1 Colostrum Meals on Failure of Transfer of Passive Immunity, Pre-Weaning Morbidity and Mortality, and Performance of Dairy Calves in a Large Dairy Herd

Impact of 2 Versus 1 Colostrum Meals on Failure of Transfer of Passive Immunity, Pre-Weaning Morbidity and Mortality, and Performance of Dairy Calves in a Large Dairy Herd

Failure of transfer of passive immunity (FTPI) due to inadequate ingestion of colostral immunoglobulins by calves is associated with increased mortality and morbidity risks. Feeding calves a sufficient amount of quality-tested colostrum within the first hours of life is essential for successfully tr...

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Main Authors: Angel Abuelo, Faith Cullens, Amanda Hanes, Jill L. Brester
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
bovine respiratory disease
calf health
diarrhea
heifer management
reproduction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/782

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