Foals require maternal colostrum in the first hours of life to prevent failure of transfer of
passive immunity (FTIP). Innovative storage methods such as lyophilization may enable …

Good quality colostrum intake is essential for passive immunity in neonatal calf and foals.
The quality of colostrum depends on its IgG content. Since in practice the possibilities for a …

An adequate supply of colostrum is important for the prevention of
hypogammaglobulinaemia in foals. In addition to the quantity of colostrum consumed and …

Due to the special structure of the equine placenta, foals depend on an adequate intake of
high-quality colostrum post natum in order to ensure the development of passive immunity …

A colostrum sample was collected within 24 h after foaling from 27 mares and from 10 other
mares a milk sample was collected several weeks post partum. Immunoglobulin G …

Objective—To assess the use of stored equine colostrum for the treatment of foals perceived
to be at risk for failure of transfer of passive immunity (FTPI). Design—Cohort study. Animals …

Examination of maternally derived colostral antibodies via a brix reader in the early
postpartum period and prior to the foal nursing is essential. Foals are born immunologically …

To clarify the background factors for the occurrence of failure of passive transfer (FPT) in
foals, IgG content of colostrum at postpartum in dams and serum IgG content in foals were …

Foals are born essentially agammaglobulinemic and rely on the absorption of colostral IgG
for protection against infectious agents during the first few weeks of life. A mare produces …

The immune system of the equine fetus is fairly well developed in late term but, due to the
absence of antigenic stimulation, little antibody production occurs before birth. 1 The diffuse …