Health and Performance Effects of Inadequate Colostral Transfer in Beef Calves

Authors

  • R. D. Dewell Great Plain Veterinary Educational Center, University Nebraska - Lincoln, Clay Center, NE 68933
  • L. L. Hungerford Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center 68933
  • J. E. Keen U.S. Meat Animal Research Center USDA Agricultural Research Service Clay Center, NE 68933
  • Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center USDA Agricultural Research Service Clay Center, NE 68933
  • D. M. Grotelueschen Panhandle Research & Extension Center University Nebraska - Lincoln Scottsbluff, NE 69361
  • G. P. Rupp Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center, Clay Center, NE 68933
  • D. D. Griffin Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center, Clay Center, NE 68933

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20025028

Keywords:

serum IgG, preweaning, morbidity, feedlot, mortality, average daily gain

Abstract

Study objectives were to evaluate associations between serum IgG 1 level, measured 24 to 48 hours after birth, and preweaning or feedlot morbidity, mortality, and average daily gain.

Author Biographies

  • R. D. Dewell, Great Plain Veterinary Educational Center, University Nebraska - Lincoln, Clay Center, NE 68933

    current address is Colorado State University

  • D. M. Grotelueschen, Panhandle Research & Extension Center University Nebraska - Lincoln Scottsbluff, NE 69361

    Current address is Pfizer Animal Health.

Cover image of the 35th Conference Proceedings: Holstein cows standing in a row at a fence. A small group of cattle are bunched together in a pen. Yellow background.

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Published

2002-09-26

Issue

2002

Section

Research Summaries - Beef