Simple Summary In the equine species, dystocia, any impediment to normal parturition, is
not frequent, but when it occurs it can quickly evolve into a critical situation. The aim of this …

The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in the serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) and
serum total protein (STP) concentrations and serum Brix percentages of neonatal Arabian …

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 …

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the accuracy of the digital Brix
and serum total protein (TP) refractometers for estimating different passive immunity status in …

Humoral immunity encompasses the immune responses that are mediated by
macromolecules in extracellular fluids, primarily in plasma and at mucosal surfaces. Key …

Das Equine Influenza Virus (EIV) ist hochgradig ansteckend und verursacht fast weltweit
Ausbrüche von Atemwegserkrankungen bei Pferden. Besonders gefährdet für eine Infektion …

Failure of passive transfer of immunity is recognised as the most common immune disorder
in foals. As maternal immunoglobulins are not transferred to the fetus in utero, foals are born …

Chapter 2 Page 1 The Microbial Composition of Bovine Colostrum and its Relation to the
Passive Transfer of Immunity Ilke Van Hese Dissertation submitted in fulfillment of the …

Background: Neonatal care can seem daunting to the equine veterinary practitioner,
particularly in practices without a high stud medicine caseload, meaning visits to newborn …