Promoting higher levels of immunity from colostrum among calves on organic dairy farms

Abstract: Colostrum feeding provides immunoglobulins, in a process called transfer of passive immunity, which is critical for dairy calf health and welfare. However, failure of transfer of passive immunity (FTPI) occurs in about 12% of calves nationwide. This study compares the prevalence of FTPI be...

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Main Authors: Munashe Chigerwe, Hannah M. Laurence, Maire C. Rayburn, Betsy M. Karle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 2024-06-01
Series:California Agriculture
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3733/001c.120614
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