Passive Transfer of Antibodies in Pregnant Cattle Following Vaccination with Bovi-Shield®

Authors

  • J. Stegner Pfizer Animal Health-Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
  • G. Alaniz Pfizer Animal Health-Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
  • T. Meinert Pfizer Animal Health-Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
  • G. Gallo Pfizer Animal Health-Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
  • V. Cortese Pfizer Animal Health-Veterinary Operations-Bovine, Simpsonville, KY 40067

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20104173

Keywords:

neonatal calves, immunoglobulins, passive transfer, IgG, vaccination, parturition, strategic vaccination

Abstract

Prior research has shown that neonatal calves have various levels of immunoglobulins (IgG) following passive antibody transfer from the dam. Variability in neonate serum IgG is related to the dam's prior vaccination history, the interval from vaccination to parturition, and type of vaccine administered. Strategic vaccination could improve passive transfer and positively impact neonatal morbidity and mortality.

Cover image of the 43rd Conference Proceedings: Two short-horned cattle grazing in a field, surrounded by a flock of egrets. Yellow background.

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Published

2010-08-19

Issue

2010

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