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Bovine Colostrum Management and the Factors Influencing its Quality.
- Source :
- Scientific Papers: Animal Science & Biotechnologies / Lucrari Stiintifice: Zootehnie si Biotehnologii; 2023, Vol. 56 Issue 2, p122-125, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The mammary gland's secretion, called colostrum, is synthesized throughout the last weeks of pregnancy and the first few days following calving. It is meant to give the calf the necessary nutrients and physiologically active substances. High immunoglobulin concentration and low pathogen load define high-quality colostrum. The amount and quality of colostrum that is available and the timing of the first feeding after birth both have an impact on the level of immunity. Heifers produce substantially less colostrum than cows do, and the breed has a big impact as well. Colostrum handling and storage techniques, as well as milking procedures are essential steps toward quality colostrum management on dairy farms. This review focuses on colostrum management, methods, and techniques for assessing colostrum quality and the factors that influence bovine colostrum quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- COLOSTRUM
DAIRY farm management
BOS
MAMMARY glands
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18419364
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Scientific Papers: Animal Science & Biotechnologies / Lucrari Stiintifice: Zootehnie si Biotehnologii
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174280493