The Effect of Fluid Volume Fed on the Serum Immunoglobulin in Calves

Authors

  • C. S. Adams Veterinary Medical Teaching and Research Center, University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Tulare, CA 93274
  • C. Y. Taugher Veterinary Medical Teaching and Research Center, University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Tulare, CA 93274
  • P. W. Jardon Veterinary Medical Teaching and Research Center, University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Tulare, CA 93274

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19985728

Keywords:

Serum immunoglobulin, colostrum, gravity, volumes

Abstract

Serum immunoglobulin in calves is highly correlated with the mass of immunoglobulin in colostrum fed in the first 24 hours of life. The immunoglobulin concentration of colostrum can be estimated by determining its specific gravity, using a hydrometer. When the specific gravity of colostrum is undetermined, feeding 3. 78 L of colostrum reportedly results in an adequate serum immunoglobulin concentration in calves. The objective of this study was to compare the serum immunoglobulin in calves fed the same mass of immunoglobulin in two different volumes of fluid.

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Published

1998-09-24

Issue

1998

Section

Research Summaries - Dairy I & II