Failure of passive transfer (FPT) occurs in ruminant species when there is inadequate absorption of immunoglobulins from the colostrum. In zoologic establishments, FPT can be a common occurrence in ...

Resistance to disease is greatly dependent on antibodies or immunoglobulins and can be either active or passive in origin. In active immunity, the body produces antibodies in response to infection or ...

Bovine colostrum represents the first secreted milk post-parturition and is rich in immunoglobulins, growth factors and essential bioactive compounds that are critical for the establishment of passive ...

Moorepark researchers estimate that calf mortality ranges from 3% to 15% on Irish dairy farms. They say that the target for good calf rearing should be less than 3% mortality. Calves are born without ...

Calves are born susceptible to disease. They have to receive colostrum from their dams in order to have early protection from pathogens. Colostrum is the first milk that the cow produces at calving.

Helping calves build immunity quickly from the moment they are born goes far beyond the “colostrum story”, according to consultant vet Tommy Heffernan. While the role of nature’s “liquid gold” has ...

It is the busiest time of year on most farms around the country. Spring is in the air and there is lots of new life appearing in cow maternity wards. As we all know, at this time of year time and ...

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