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<p> The aim of the study was to determine the effect of the limitation of energy intake by restrictive dry matter intake in the faroff part (from -56 d to -22 d) of dry period on the colostrum quality and the calf immunological status. Thirty-eight Polish Holstein- Friesian Black and White multiparous cows and their calves were randomly allotted to one of the two dietary treatments in the far-off period. In group ADLIB, diet was offered <italic>ad libitum </italic>(2.0% body weight), while in group REST, dry matter intake was restricted to 1.5% of body weight. Lowered feed intake in the far-off period did not have a statistically significant influence on the quality of colostrum. On the 3rd d of calves’ life, serum concentrations of immunoglobulins, albumins, globulins, total protein, and IGF-1 were not affected by treatments of dam in the far-off period. The concentrations of total Ig and G and A immunoglobulins of 21-day-old calves from cows fed <italic>ad libitum </italic>during the far-off period was found to be significantly lower compared to REST group. No significant differences in birth weight and growth rate during the first 21 d of life were found. Limiting maternal diet in far-off period did not affect negatively colostrum quality and calves` immune response during early stages of their life.</p>
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The aim of the study was to determine the effect of the limitation of energy intake by restrictive dry matter intake in the faroff part (from -56 d to -22 d) of dry period on the colostrum quality and the calf immunological status. Thirty-eight Polish Holstein- Friesian Black and White multiparous cows and their calves were randomly allotted to one of the two dietary treatments in the far-off period. In group ADLIB, diet was offered ad libitum (2.0% body weight), while in group REST, dry matter intake was restricted to 1.5% of body weight. Lowered feed intake in the far-off period did not have a statistically significant influence on the quality of colostrum. On the 3rd d of calves’ life, serum concentrations of immunoglobulins, albumins, globulins, total protein, and IGF-1 were not affected by treatments of dam in the far-off period. The concentrations of total Ig and G and A immunoglobulins of 21-day-old calves from cows fed ad libitum during the far-off period was found to be significantly lower compared to REST group. No significant differences in birth weight and growth rate during the first 21 d of life were found. Limiting maternal diet in far-off period did not affect negatively colostrum quality and calves` immune response during early stages of their life.

Effect of Cow Nutrition in the Far-off Period on Colostrum Quality and Immune Response of Calves

Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Management

Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Science

Journal of Veterinary Research

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of the limitation of energy intake by restrictive dry matter intake in the faroff part (from -56 d to -22 d)...

Effect of Cow Nutrition in the Far-off Period on Colostrum Quality and Immune Response of Calves

Published Online: Jan 17, 2013

Page range: 241 - 246

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10213-012-0043-z

Keywords
cow, calves, period far-off, colostrum, immunoglobulins.

This content is open access.

Effect of Cow Nutrition in the Far-off Period on Colostrum Quality and Immune Response of Calves

Published Online: Jan 17, 2013

Page range: 241 - 246

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10213-012-0043-z

Keywordscow, calves, period far-off, colostrum, immunoglobulins.

This content is open access.

Keywords
cow, calves, period far-off, colostrum, immunoglobulins.