Concentrations of trypsin inhibitor and immunoglobulins in colostrum of Jersey cows.

Addition of soybean trypsin inhibitor to bovine colostrum: effects on serum immunoglobulin concentrations in Jersey calves.

Secretion of trypsin by the neonate may reduce absorption of Ig from colostrum and increase failure of transfer of passive immunity, particularly for calves fed after 12 h of age. Jersey calves (n = 48) were used in a 2 x 2 factorial arrangement of soybean trypsin inhibitor (0 or 1 g) added to 1 L of maternal colostrum at the first two feedings and time of initial feeding (.65 or 12 h of age). ...

Effects of selenium and vitamin e supplementation on concentrations of selenium and immunoglobulins in colostrum and blood of baluchi ewes and lambs and on lamb growth

Influence of Starch Sources in Prepartum Diet on Colostrum Quality and Blood Immunoglobulin Concentration of Calves

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of dietary inclusion of wheat or corn as the main source of starch in prepartum diets on colostrum composition, colostrum IgG1 and IgG2 concentrations, serum IgG1 and IgG2 concentrations of calves and efficiency of IgG1, IgG2 and total Ig absorption. For this purpose, thirty primiparous and twenty multiparous Holstein cows were used in...

Genetic differences in concentration of immunoglobulins G1 and M in serum and colostrum of cows and in serum of neonatal calves.

Blood samples obtained 24 and 36 hr postparturition from 187 calves in 2 years were analyzed for serum concentration of immunoglobulins G1 (IgG1) and M (IgM). Serum and colostrum samples also were obtained from their dams, and corresponding immunoglobulin levels were determined. Calves were evaluated for their ability to acquire and absorb immunoglobulins and cows for their ability to produce i...

Immunoglobulin concentration, specific gravity, and nitrogen fractions of colostrum from Jersey cattle.

Colostrum samples from 88 Jersey cows were analyzed for concentrations of IgG, IgM, IgA, total solids, specific gravity, and N fractions. Colostrum (50 ml) was sampled from each cow as soon as possible after parturition, and specific gravity was determined immediately using a hydrometer. Samples then were frozen prior to analysis of Ig, fat, and N fractions. Mean concentrations of IgG, IgM, and...