Simple Summary New technologies have been recognized as valuable in controlling,
monitoring, and managing farm animal activities. It makes it possible to deepen the …

The importance of small ruminants to the dairy industry has increased in recent years,
especially in developing countries, where it has a high economic and social impact …

Colostrum represents the sole source to acquire humoral immunity and is an important
energy source for newborn lambs and goat kids. However, colostrum composition (ie, the …

Newborn ungulates depend on the timely supply of colostrum containing sufficient
immunoglobulins to obtain passive immunity against disease. Brix refractometry enables a …

Several factors can affect lamb body weight (BW) and immune status during the first days of
life, including colostrum source and timing of the first colostrum feeding. The aim of this study …

Colostrum is the first mammary gland secretion after parturition. Colostrum has a high
nutritional value due to its contents of macronutrients, micronutrients, and bioactive …

The demand for animal products (eg dairy and beef) in tropical regions is expected to
increase in parallel with the public demand for sustainable practices, due to factors such as …

Colostrum plays a vital role in the nutrition, development, and immunity of a newborn calf.
This study aimed to characterize the protein profile of colostrum and to identify changes in …

In-depth analysis of colostrum components has identified hundreds of proteins, but data are
sparse regarding their systemic uptake in the newborn calf. Moreover, heat treatment may …

The present study investigated whether delaying the first feeding of colostrum affected ileum
and colon mucosa-associated microbiota in calves. Twenty-seven male Holstein calves …