Influence of colostral quality on serum proteins in dairy calves raised in smallholder farms in Thailand

Kananub, Suppada; Rukkwamsuk, Theera; Arunvipas, P.

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“…The mean colostrum Gg content determined in the Swiss dairy herds participating in our study was 74.8 (SD, 25.8) Gg/L. Similar concentrations were found in colostrum samples of dairy cows in studies performed in other countries . More pronounced differences, however, are evident when comparing the percentage of colostrum samples of poor quality in various reports.…”

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“…More pronounced differences, however, are evident when comparing the percentage of colostrum samples of poor quality in various reports. A cut‐off of 50 g Gg/L generally is chosen to differentiate high‐ and low‐quality colostrum . Using this cut‐off, a proportion of colostrum samples of poor quality of 15.5% was found in our study.…”

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“…Colostrum intake is of vital importance for the protection of newborn calves against infectious agents during their first days and weeks of life . Besides the time until first feeding after birth and the volume of colostrum ingested, the immunoglobulin (Ig) content of colostrum also plays an important role in the success (or failure) of transfer of passive immunity . A low colostral Ig concentration can lead to hypogammaglobulinemia or FPT, and consequently increased risk of infectious diseases for the calf even if the total amount of colostral Ig ingested (calculated from the colostrum Ig concentration in g/L and the volume ingested in L) appears to be sufficient .…”

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“…A low colostral Ig concentration can lead to hypogammaglobulinemia or FPT, and consequently increased risk of infectious diseases for the calf even if the total amount of colostral Ig ingested (calculated from the colostrum Ig concentration in g/L and the volume ingested in L) appears to be sufficient . The quality of the dam's colostrum and the Ig concentration in her calf's serum have been compared pairwise in only a few studies . Although the Ig concentration in colostrum and in calf serum was compared in these 3 studies, the only risk factor for FPT assessed in 2 of the studies was colostrum quality.…”

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“…The quality of the dam's colostrum and the Ig concentration in her calf's serum have been compared pairwise in only a few studies . Although the Ig concentration in colostrum and in calf serum was compared in these 3 studies, the only risk factor for FPT assessed in 2 of the studies was colostrum quality. In the third study, herd was identified as the most relevant risk factor for hypoproteinemia (as an indicator of hypogammaglobulinemia) in calves, but only a few other risk factors were assessed.…”

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Factors Associated with Colostrum Quality and Effects on Serum Gamma Globulin Concentrations of Calves in Swiss Dairy Herds

Reschke¹,

Schelling

Michel³

et al. 2017

Veterinary Internal Medicne

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BackgroundPrevious studies have shown a high prevalence of failure of passive transfer of immunity (FPT) in Swiss dairy calves.ObjectivesTo investigate risk factors associated with poor colostrum quality and FPT on Swiss dairy farms.AnimalsColostrum and serum samples from 373 dam‐calf pairs at 141 farms.MethodsThe gamma globulin (Gg) concentrations of the dams’ colostrum and the calves’ serum samples were determined by electrophoresis. Potential risk factors were assessed by logistic regression of questionnaire data.ResultsPrevalence values of 15.5% (95% confidence interval [CI], 12.0–19.6%) for low‐quality colostrum (<50 g Gg/L) in cows and 43.5% (95% CI, 38.4–48.8%) for FPT (serum Gg < 10 g/L) in calves were estimated. The main factors associated with low colostrum quality included colostrum leakage before or during parturition and a time lag > 6 hours between parturition and first milking. The results confirm that the occurrence of FPT in calves primarily was influenced by the quality of colostrum, the amount of ingested colostrum, and the time between birth and first feeding.Conclusions and Clinical ImportanceThese results confirm a large potential for improvement in colostrum harvesting and colostrum feeding procedures in the study herds. Control for colostrum leaking intra‐partum, early colostrum milking, and ensuring that the calves ingest a sufficient volume of colostrum within the first hours of life are measures that can be readily implemented by farmers to decrease the incidence of FPT without additional workload.

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Factors Associated with Colostrum Quality and Effects on Serum Gamma Globulin Concentrations of Calves in Swiss Dairy Herds

Reschke¹,

Schelling

Michel³

et al. 2017

Veterinary Internal Medicne

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Colostrum quality, IgG absorption and daily weight gain of calves in small-scale dairy production systems in Southern Vietnam

Hang

Dicksved

Sjaunja

et al. 2017

Trop Anim Health Prod

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Dairy production is expanding rapidly in Vietnam, but still, the smallholder farms are most common. The aim of this study was therefore to get improved knowledge about colostrum quality in dairy cows, immunoglobulin G (IgG) absorption, daily weight gain in dairy calves and calf management in small-scale dairy production systems in Southern Vietnam. A field survey was conducted on 40 farms, with two calves on each farm being intensively studied. It was observed that newborn calves were separated from their dams immediately after birth and offered 2-4 L first colostrum within 4 h by bucket feeding. The first colostrum IgG level, fat and protein content were on average 35.6, 4.8 and 21.4%, respectively, and 91% of the cows produced colostrum of good quality (Brix value >22%). The IgG level in serum of calves, measured as Brix value, was on average 9.3%. Colostrum in the samples studied was of quite high quality and on-farm observations showed that colostrum was offered on the first day of calf life, so passive transfer of immunity to the calves was high. In total, 10% of the calves had a Brix value for IgG in serum lower than 8.3%, indicating that those calves had suffered from failure of passive immune transfer (FPT). The daily weight gain of female and male calves was 0.75 and 0.54 kg, respectively. Serum IgG was positively correlated with colostrum protein (P = 0.002). Daily weight gain and diarrhoea was negatively correlated (P = 0.001).

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Effect of heating bovine colostrum at 60°C for 90′ on colostrum quality and, the health and growth characteristics of Holstein dairy calves

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Aims The major objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of heat‐treating colostrum on the subsequent growth characteristics (weight gain, body size, dry matter intake and feed efficiency rate) and health of Holstein calves. Methods A total of 1200 neonatal Holstein calves on one commercial dairy farm were enrolled. The calves were divided into heat‐treated (60°C for 90 min) and unheated (raw) colostrum groups. Calf serum IgG and total protein concentrations were measured before and after colostrum consumption. Health characteristics and disease prevalence were recorded during the suckling period. Results Consumption of heat‐treated colostrum led to increased serum IgG (P < 0.0001) and total protein (P < 0.0001) concentrations, increased apparent efficacy of IgG absorption (P < 0.0001) and increased general health condition, weight gain (P < 0.0001) and clinical performance. Conclusions and clinical relevance Heat‐treatment of colostrum is an effective method to improve health and increase growth characteristics (weight gain, body size, dry matter intake and feed efficiency rate) of neonatal dairy calves, most likely by decreasing microbial load and facilitating IgG absorption.

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Influence of colostral quality on serum proteins in dairy calves raised in smallholder farms in Thailand

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Factors Associated with Colostrum Quality and Effects on Serum Gamma Globulin Concentrations of Calves in Swiss Dairy Herds

Factors Associated with Colostrum Quality and Effects on Serum Gamma Globulin Concentrations of Calves in Swiss Dairy Herds

Colostrum quality, IgG absorption and daily weight gain of calves in small-scale dairy production systems in Southern Vietnam

Effect of heating bovine colostrum at 60°C for 90′ on colostrum quality and, the health and growth characteristics of Holstein dairy calves

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