Effects of Two-Week Oral IGG Supplementation in Pre-Weaned Calves on Morbidity, Mortality, and Weight Gain

Authors

  • D. A. Moore Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California, Tulare, CA 93274
  • A. C. B. Berge Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California, Tulare, CA 93274
  • S. Acre Saskatoon Colostrum Co., Ltd., Saskatoon, SK, Canada 57K 5W6
  • W. M. Sischo Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California, Tulare, CA 93274

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20064744

Keywords:

antimicrobial resistance, alternatives, IgG supplementation, nutrition, colostrum supplement

Abstract

Because of growing concern over antimicrobial resistance, alternatives to antimicrobial use in animal production are needed. One potential way to reduce treatment is to provide improved caloric and IgG supplementation in the neonatal period. The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of 14 days of an oral dehydrated colostrum supplement added to milk-replacer for pre-weaned calves on calf morbidity and treatments, mortality, feed intake and weight gain.

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

Section

Research Summaries 2