Influence of Method of Colostrum Application on IgG Status, Incidence of Diseases, and Weight Gain in Neonatal Calves

Authors

  • A. Ebert Clinic for Ruminants, LMU Munich
  • E. Heyn Chair of Animal Welfare, Ethology, Animal Hygiene, and Animal Housing; LMU Munich
  • M. Erhard Chair of Animal Welfare, Ethology, Animal Hygiene, and Animal Housing; LMU Munich
  • W. Klee Clinic for Ruminants, LMU Munich

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20074560

Keywords:

tube-feeding, colostrum, neonatal calves, passive transfer, immunoglobulins, drenching, traditional feeding, weight gain, disease incidence

Abstract

Drenching or tube-feeding of neonatal calves with colostrum has been advocated as a way to minimize the risk of failure of passive transfer (fpt) of immunoglobulins. The object of this prospective controlled study was to compare the effects of drenching and traditional feeding by nipple bucket on (among other parameters) immunoglobulin G (lgG) status, weight gain, and disease incidence in neonatal calves up to the age of two weeks.

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Published

2007-09-20

Issue

2007

Section

Research Summaries 1

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