Impact of 3 colostrum replacement strategies on immunoglobulin G absorption efficiency, passive immunity, health, and growth in beef calves
While timely feeding of ≥ 170 g of IgG prevented failed TPI in beef calves, ≥ 250 g of IgG may be necessary to achieve adequate TPI. Producers and veterinarians should not hesitate to intervene to ensure timely colostrum ingestion.
Authors
- Derek M. Foster (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6859-9801)
- Danielle A. Mzyk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9834-2089)
- H Jenkins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6271-6061)
- Manuel F. Chamorro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4155-5323)
- Siena L. Mitman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0697-3332)
- Lisa Gamsjäger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9645-2583)
Institutions
- North Carolina State University (US)
- Auburn University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Published
- 2025-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.03.0139
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Animal health and immunology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.35