Serum Neutralizing Antibody to the Alpha Toxin of Clostridium perfringens type A in Dairy Calves Fed Colostrum from Immunized Dams

Authors

  • David C. Van Metre Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
  • Paul S. Morley Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
  • Michelle L. Walz Novartis Animal Health, Larchwood, IA
  • Skye E. Dobberstein Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
  • Jeruesha A. R. Nichols Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20064663

Keywords:

gastrointestinal disease, Clostridium perfringens type A, immunization, antibodies, calf health

Abstract

The goal of this study was to determine if immunization of pregnant dairy cows and heifers with a commercially available vaccine affected the serum neutralizing antibody titer to alpha toxin (AbAT) in their colostrum-fed calves.

Cover image of the 39th Conference Proceedings: Three calves lying down in a pasture next to a white fence. Behind them, a rainbow spans over the distant hills. Yellow background.

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Published

2006-09-21

Issue

2006

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