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Nutritional physiology of neonatal calves.
Journal article

Nutritional physiology of neonatal calves.

  • Blum JW Vetsuisse Faculty, Division of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Institute of Animal Genetics, Nutrition and Housing, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland. juerg.blum@itz.unibe.ch
  • 2006-01-21
Published in:
  • Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition. - 2006
Animal Feed
Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Animals
Animals, Newborn
Cattle
Colostrum
Immunization, Passive
Nutritional Requirements
English The gastrointestinal tract of neonatal calves is relatively mature but still requires morphological and functional changes. The intake of colostrum with its nutrient and non-nutrient components exerts marked effects on gastrointestinal development and function. Colostrum intake provides immunoprotection (passive immunity by immunoglobulins) and is essential for survival of neonates of most species. Furthermore, there are important transient as well as long-lasting systemic effects on the nutritional status, on metabolism, and on various endocrine systems due to intake of nutrient and non-nutrient colostral components that contribute to survival in the stressful postnatal period. Colostrum is much more than just a supplier of immunoglobulins.
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  • English
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https://folia.unifr.ch/global/documents/6654
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