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Hare K, Fischer-Tlustos A, Wood K, Cant J, Steele M. Prepartum nutrient intake and colostrum yield and composition in ruminants. Anim Front 2023; 13:24-36. [PMID: 37324211 PMCID: PMC10266757 DOI: 10.1093/af/vfad031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Koryn S Hare
- Department of Animal Biosciences, Animal Science and Nutrition, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, CanadaN1G 1Y2
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, Animal Science and Nutrition, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, CanadaN1G 1Y2
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, Animal Science and Nutrition, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, CanadaN1G 1Y2
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, Animal Science and Nutrition, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, CanadaN1G 1Y2
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Costa A, Goi A, Penasa M, Nardino G, Posenato L, De Marchi M. Variation of immunoglobulins G, A, and M and bovine serum albumin concentration in Holstein cow colostrum. Animal 2021; 15:100299. [PMID: 34167023 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2021.100299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Immunoglobulins G (IgG), A (IgA), and M (IgM) represent 70-80% of total proteins in cattle colostrum and are essential for the passive transfer of antibodies from the dam to the calf. Considering the practical difficulties of colostrum sample collection and the high cost of analysis, non-genetic sources of variation of the three immunoglobulins fractions have been scarcely studied together on a large scale in dairy cows. In the present study, IgG, IgA, IgM, and bovine serum albumin (BSA) were determined in colostrum samples of Holstein cows through bovine-specific radial immunodiffusion kits; such phenotypes allowed to investigate the effects of parity, herd, and calving season, and interactions. Only the first colostrum was considered in the present study, as the calf was separated from the dam immediately after birth and was not allowed to suckle. The average of IgG (n = 676), IgA (n = 573), IgM (n = 658), total immunoglobulins (n = 525), and BSA (n = 614) was 91.31, 4.20, 105.99, 5.05, and 2.47 g/L, respectively, and all traits positively correlated to each other. Overall, the immunoglobulins were less concentrated in colostrum of first- and second-parity cows than later-parity cows. These findings suggest that colostrum quality, based on Ig, is overall greater in cows that experienced more than two lactations, likely due to a greater experience of the immune system and to a wider immune heritage compared to younger cows. As regards the effect of calving season, the concentration of all Ig tended to be generally greater in colostrum sampled from August to November. Moreover, there were differences in IgG, IgA, and IgM concentration among the nine herds involved. Future studies will investigate the relationships of these traits with yield, and gross and detailed composition of bovine colostrum and will consider their genetic background to evaluate potential selection strategies to improve colostrum quality.
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- A Costa
- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural resources, Animals and Environment, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural resources, Animals and Environment, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural resources, Animals and Environment, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy.
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural resources, Animals and Environment, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural resources, Animals and Environment, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural resources, Animals and Environment, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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Gardinal R, Calomeni GD, Zanferari F, Vendramini THA, Takiya CS, Bertagnon HG, Batista CF, Della Libera AMMP, Renno FP. Different durations of whole raw soybean supplementation during the prepartum period: Measures of cellular immune function in transition cows. J Dairy Sci 2018; 101:661-674. [PMID: 29102135 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-12168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate different durations of whole raw soybean (WS) supplementation (diet rich in n-6 fatty acid) during the prepartum period on cellular immune function of dairy cows in the transition period and early lactation. Thirty-one Holstein cows were used in a completely randomized design and assigned to 4 experimental groups (G) [G90, G60, G30, and G0 (control)] supplemented with a diet containing 12% of WS from 90, 60, 30 and 0 d relative to the calving date, respectively. Cows were dried off 60 d before the expected calving date. After parturition, all cows were fed a diet containing 12% of WS until 84 DIM. Blood samples were collected before the morning feeding (d -56 ± 2, -28 ± 2, -14 ± 2, -7 ± 2, at the day of partum, 7 ± 2, 14 ± 2, 28 ± 2, and 56 ± 2 relative to parturition). Cell phenotyping and phagocytosis assays were carried out using monoclonal antibodies and flow cytometry technique. Duration of WS supplementation linearly increased the percentage of blood CD3+ cells, as well as increased the percentage of blood CD8+ cells in the postpartum period, notably in G30, whereas the lowest values were observed in G0. Further, the duration of WS supplementation linearly increased the reactive oxygen species median fluorescence intensity of CH138+ cells after phagocytizing Staphylococcus aureus in the postpartum period. Longer periods of WS supplementation linearly increased phagocytosis median fluorescence intensity of CH138+ cells in the prepartum period of cows. Duration of WS supplementation linearly increased the percentage of blood CD14+ cells producing reactive oxygen species when stimulated either by Staph. aureus or Escherichia coli in the postpartum period. In conclusion, longer periods of WS supplementation during late lactation and the dry period (beginning on d 90 of the expected calving date) alter the leukocyte population and improve neutrophil immune response in the postpartum period with no detrimental effects on cow performance.
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- R Gardinal
- Department of Animal Nutrition and Production, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil, 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Production, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil, 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Production, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil, 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Production, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil, 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Production, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil, 13635-900
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 05508-270
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 05508-270
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 05508-270
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Production, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil, 13635-900; Bursar 1-C of the National Council of Scientific and Technologic Development, Brasilia, Brazil, 71605-001.
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