The effect of failed transfer of passive immunity on disease risk in pre-weaned calves: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors

  • Alexis C. Thompson Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762
  • David R. Smith Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762

Keywords:

failure of passive transfer, disease risk, calves

Abstract

Calves that fail to absorb maternal antibodies, termed failed transfer of passive immunity (FTPI), are more susceptible to infectious disease, but estimates of the strength of association between FTPI and disease risk vary widely.

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Published

2021-10-09

Issue

2021 Annual Conference Proceedings

Section

Research Summaries

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