Relationship between the Quality of Colostrum and the Formation of Microflora in the Digestive Tract of Calves

Puppel, Kamila; Gołębiewski, M.; Konopka, K.; Kunowska-Slósarz, Małgorzata; Slósarz, Jan; Grodkowski, Grzegorz; Przysucha, T.; Balcerak, Marek; Madras-Majewska, Beata; Sakowski, T.

doi:10.3390/ani10081293

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“…The study by (Puppel et al, 2020) proved that the quality of colostrum directly affects the formation of intestinal microflora and daily weight gain of calves.…”

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Determination of the Therapeutic Effect of the Use of Bacillus Coagulans in Calf Dyspepsia

Шкромада¹,

Фотіна²,

BEREZOVSKYI³

et al. 2022

Scientific Horizons

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The relevance of this study lies in the use of the probiotic strain of the microorganism B. coagulans ALM 86 for the treatment of diarrhoea in dairy calves and the reduction of the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry. The purpose of this paper was to establish the therapeutic effect in the treatment of diarrhoea in calves, the composition of the microflora, physiological indicators and metabolism using Bacillus coagulans ALM 86. The study used the following methods: microbiological, microscopic, biochemical, physiological, statistical. Studies have shown that the use of B. coagulans ALM 86 contributes to a decrease in the number of opportunistic microflora E. coli – by 90.8%, S. aureus – by 92.4%, S. enterica – by 88.01, an increase in Lactobacillus sp. by 130.8–151.58% and Bifidobacterium sp. by 272.7–469.8%. Administration of B. coagulans ALM 86 at a concentration of 1×109, CFU/g at a dose of 3–5 g helped stop diarrhoea and accelerate the development of scar digestion for four days in dairy calves, compared to the group where the antibiotic was used. An increase in average daily growth and feed consumption was found in the first experimental group by 19.7–15.0%, in the second – by 23.4–19.9% (р≤0.05). A decrease in the level of total cholesterol with the use of B. coagulans ALM 86, an increase in the level of total protein by 18.57–22.6%, as a result of an increase in the content of total globulins by 49.3–57.37%, respectively (р≤0.05), were proven. Administration of B. coagulans ALM 86 at a concentration of 1×109, CFU/g at a dose of 3–5 g helped stop diarrhoea and accelerate the development of scar digestion for four days in dairy calves, compared to the group where the antibiotic was used. The obtained results of the study indicate the absence of toxic effects of the proposed dose of B. coagulans ALM 86 for the treatment of dyspepsia in calves and obtaining a positive effect. The practical value of the obtained results lies in the possibility of using B. coagulans ALM 86 in the treatment of diarrhoea in dairy calves without the use of antibiotics on animal farms of various designation.

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“…The study by (Puppel et al, 2020) proved that the quality of colostrum directly affects the formation of intestinal microflora and daily weight gain of calves.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Determination of the Therapeutic Effect of the Use of Bacillus Coagulans in Calf Dyspepsia

Шкромада¹,

Фотіна²,

BEREZOVSKYI³

et al. 2022

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“…Milk is a nutritious food as it contains many essential nutrients and biologically active compounds such as lipids, proteins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, fat globule membranes and immunoglobulins [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]. However, milk is susceptible to deterioration and its quality is affected by microbiota contamination.…”

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Impacts of Milking and Housing Environment on Milk Microbiota

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Liu

et al. 2020

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The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of farming environments on microbiota in raw milk and to assess the relationship among microbes by 16S rRNA sequencing methods. Samples of raw milk, cow trough water, teat dip cup, teat, teat liner, dairy hall air, cowshed air, feces, feed, and bedding from two farms were collected. The two highest abundant bacterial groups of Moraxellaceae and Staphylococcaceae were found in milk and teat liner samples, respectively, at Zhengzhou farm, Henan Province. Moreover, the two highest abundant bacterial groups of Enterobacteriaceae and Moraxellaceae were found in milk and teat dip cup samples, respectively, at Qiqihar farm, Heilongjiang Province. Source Tracker analysis revealed that the teat liner and teat dip cup were the most important contributors of microbes in milk samples at Zhengzhou farm and Qiqihar farm, respectively, which could be attributed to the management level of the farm. Therefore, disinfection and cleaning procedures should be developed to improve the quality of raw milk.

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“…The immune status of calves after birth directly depends on the amount and quality of colostrum they consume ( Silva et al, 2021 ). Colostrum quality significantly affects the formation of intestinal microbiota and the daily weight gain of calves, which is the highest when the colostrum density is > 1.070 g/cm 3 ( Puppel et al, 2020 ). In calves, adequate passive immunity increases daily gain and weaning weight, reduces the age at first mating and first calving, and increases milk production in the first lactation ( Godden et al, 2019 ).…”

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Blood transcriptome reveals immune and metabolic-related genes involved in growth of pasteurized colostrum-fed calves

Li²,

Yang³

et al. 2023

Front. Genet.

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The quality of colostrum is a key factor contributing to healthy calf growth, and pasteurization of colostrum can effectively reduce the counts of pathogenic microorganisms present in the colostrum. Physiological changes in calves fed with pasteurized colostrum have been well characterized, but little is known about the underlying molecular mechanisms. In this study, key genes and functional pathways through which pasteurized colostrum affects calf growth were identified through whole blood RNA sequencing. Our results showed that calves in the pasteurized group (n = 16) had higher body height and daily weight gain than those in the unpasteurized group (n = 16) in all months tested. Importantly, significant differences in body height were observed at 3 and 4 months of age (p < 0.05), and in daily weight gain at 2, 3, and 6 months of age (p < 0.05) between the two groups. Based on whole blood transcriptome data from 6-months old calves, 630 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), of which 235 were upregulated and 395 downregulated, were identified in the pasteurized compared to the unpasteurized colostrum groups. Most of the DEGs have functions in the immune response (e.g., CCL3, CXCL3, and IL1A) and metabolism (e.g., PTX3 and EXTL1). Protein-protein interaction analyses of DEGs revealed three key subnetworks and fifteen core genes, including UBA52 and RPS28, that have roles in protein synthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, and inflammatory responses. Twelve co-expression modules were identified through weighted gene co-expression network analysis. Among them, 17 genes in the two modules that significantly associated with pasteurization were mainly involved in the tricarboxylic acid cycle, NF-kappa B signaling, and NOD-like receptor signaling pathways. Finally, DEGs that underwent alternative splicing in calves fed pasteurized colostrum have roles in the immune response (SLCO4A1, AKR1C4, and MED13L), indicative of potential roles in immune regulation. Results from multiple analytical methods used suggest that differences in calf growth between the pasteurized and unpasteurized groups may be due to differential immune activity. Our data provide new insights into the impact of pasteurization on calf immune and metabolic-related pathways through its effects on gene expression.

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Relationship between the Quality of Colostrum and the Formation of Microflora in the Digestive Tract of Calves

Cited by 11 publications

References 43 publications

Determination of the Therapeutic Effect of the Use of Bacillus Coagulans in Calf Dyspepsia

Determination of the Therapeutic Effect of the Use of Bacillus Coagulans in Calf Dyspepsia

Impacts of Milking and Housing Environment on Milk Microbiota

Blood transcriptome reveals immune and metabolic-related genes involved in growth of pasteurized colostrum-fed calves

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