The mammary gland is a unique organ with the ability to undergo repeated cyclic changes
throughout the life of mammals. Among domesticated livestock species, ruminants (cattle …

The forced cessation of milk production, or dry-off, is a routine management practice in dairy
cattle, sheep, and goats. This practice initiates a dry period, during which the animal is not …

Colostrum represents the sole source to acquire humoral immunity and is an important
energy source for newborn lambs and goat kids. However, colostrum composition (ie, the …

Newborn ungulates depend on the timely supply of colostrum containing sufficient
immunoglobulins to obtain passive immunity against disease. Brix refractometry enables a …

ABSTRACT A high level of production at the peak of lactation may be associated with animal
health disorders, high feeding costs, and reduced milk supply throughout the year. The …

Colostrum feeding in small ruminants is crucial during the first hours after birth due to the
lack of Ig transfer during pregnancy via the placenta. In addition the immature immune …

Dairy goat production systems in developed countries are experiencing an intensification
process in terms of higher farm size, electronic identification, reproductive intensification …

Abstract Nine New Hampshire Holstein dairies contributed to a study to investigate if
colostrum quality could be predicted by cow performance in the previous lactation and by …

To estimate the losses in milk yield, fat content and protein content according to different
levels of somatic cell count (SCC), and to evaluate the influence of some variation factors on …

The study of reproductive traits is crucial for improving genetic potential of goats because of
their significant utility in meat production. Hence, genetic analysis was conducted for …