Diagnosis of Colostrum Deprivation in Calves

Authors

  • Elaine Hunt Department of Food Animal and Equine Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19877466

Keywords:

Colostrum, passive antibody, immunoglobulin, milk, passive transfer of antibody, colostrum deprivation

Abstract

Colostrum is the primary source of passive natural protective antibody for the neonatal ruminant. Early ingestion of this immunoglobulin (lg) rich milk is critical for neonatal calf survival; colostrum deprivation results in neonatal failure of passive transfer of antibody (FPTA).1,2

Author Biography

Elaine Hunt, Department of Food Animal and Equine Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

Assistant Professor

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Published

1987-11-10

Issue

1987

Section

Dairy Split Session III