Short interval from calving to milking is essential for high lgG content in colostrum

Authors

  • M. M. Lokke Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Foulum, DK-8830, Denmark
  • R. Engelbrecht Western Union of Agricultural Services, Ringkøbing, DK-6950, Denmark
  • L. Wiking Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Foulum, DK-8830, Denmark

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20163501

Keywords:

parturition, milking, colostrum, antibodies, dairy cattle, small farms

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of time passed from parturition to milking, and from these data propose a scheme that can be used at smaller farms to increase the likelihood of harvesting colostrum with a high content of antibodies.

Cover image of the 49th Conference Proceedings: An image of a herd of Angus cattle grazing in a field at dusk. Yellow background.

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Published

2016-09-15

Issue

2016

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