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A Comprehensive Review of Bovine Colostrum Components and Selected Aspects Regarding Their Impact on Neonatal Calf Physiology.
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Animals : an open access journal from MDPI [Animals (Basel)] 2024 Apr 08; Vol. 14 (7). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 08. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Colostrum contains macro- and micronutrients necessary to meet the nutritional and energy requirements of the neonatal calf, bioactive components that intervene in several physiological aspects, and cells and microorganisms that modulate the calf's immune system and gut microbiome. Colostrum is sometimes mistaken as transition milk, which, although more nutritive than whole milk, has a distinct biochemical composition. Furthermore, most research about colostrum quality and colostrum management focuses on the transfer of maternal IgG to the newborn calf. The remaining components of colostrum and transition milk have not received the same attention, despite their importance to the newborn animal. In this narrative review, a large body of literature on the components of bovine colostrum was reviewed. The variability of these components was summarized, emphasizing specific components that warrant deeper exploration. In addition, the effects of each component present in colostrum and transition milk on several key physiological aspects of the newborn calf are discussed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2076-2615
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Animals : an open access journal from MDPI
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38612369
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14071130