Lambs need colostrum: A review

Agenbag, Bianca; Swinbourne, Alyce M.; Petrovski, Kiro; Wettere, W. H. E. J. van

doi:10.1016/j.livsci.2021.104624

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“…High in SNF contents of colostrum means higher nutrients consumed by lamb. High production and colostrum quality can indirectly increase lamb survival by facilitating filial bonding and increasing lamb neonatal behavior (Agenbag et al, 2021).…”

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Colostrum Quality of Ewe Fed Flushing Diet Containing EPA and DHA Associated with Lamb Performance

Nurlatifah

Khotijah

Arifiantini

et al. 2022

Trop. Anim. Sci. J.

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This study evaluated the effect of a flushing diet containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from lemuru fish oil in ewe ration on colostrum quality and lamb performance. Twenty Garut ewes were divided into four treatments of flushing concentrate: control concentrate (P1), flushing concentrate containing 6% palm oil (P2), flushing concentrate containing 3% lemuru oil and 3% palm oil (P3), flushing concentrate containing 6% lemuru oil (P4). The animal consumed Napier grass and concentrate with a diet ratio of 30%:70% based on dry matter. The experimental ewes were fed flushing rations two weeks before and two weeks after mating continued with 2 weeks before and two weeks after lambing. The ewes and their lambs were put together until weaning time with around two months. The parameters observed in ewes were nutrient consumption and their colostrum qualities. Meanwhile, the lamb parameters measured were nutrient consumption, lamb blood metabolites at birth, and lamb performance. The experimental design used a randomized blocked design (RBD). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Duncan test was used to analyze data. The results showed that treatment did not significantly affect dry matter consumption in ewe and lamb, ewe's colostrum quality, and lamb's blood metabolites. However, the treatment significantly improved (p<0.05) average daily gain and weaning weights of lambs. In conclusion, the flushing ration did not affect the quality of colostrum produced. Feeding of experimental ewes 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after mating continued with 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after parturition with flushing rations of 6% lemuru oil containing EPA and DHA can produce twin lambs with good growth performances such as daily gain and weaning weight similar to the control, which has single litter size.

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Section: Colostrum Content Of Ewe Fed Flushing Dietmentioning

confidence: 99%

Colostrum Quality of Ewe Fed Flushing Diet Containing EPA and DHA Associated with Lamb Performance

Nurlatifah

Khotijah

Arifiantini

et al. 2022

Trop. Anim. Sci. J.

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“…Besides the nutritional function, colostrum also contains a wide range of proteins that actively protect the neonate against pathogens and other postpartum environmental challenges [ 139 ]. Its composition can be highly variable and influenced by nutrition and hormones [ 140 ]. Immunoglobulins are a major constituent of colostrum.…”

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“…Multiple factors can increase mortality rates in intensive and extensive production systems. Some of these include low birth weight, short gestation periods, large litter sizes, poor mothering, and hypothermia, as well as other unexpected events around birth [ 140 ]. In addition, extensive systems are highly variable and heterogeneous in terms of climate conditions and food and water availability and quality [ 145 ].…”

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Extensive Sheep and Goat Production: The Role of Novel Technologies towards Sustainability and Animal Welfare

Silva

Sacarrão-Birrento

Almeida

et al. 2022

Animals

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Sheep and goat extensive production systems are very important in the context of global food security and the use of rangelands that have no alternative agricultural use. In such systems, there are enormous challenges to address. These include, for instance, classical production issues, such as nutrition or reproduction, as well as carbon-efficient systems within the climate-change context. An adequate response to these issues is determinant to economic and environmental sustainability. The answers to such problems need to combine efficiently not only the classical production aspects, but also the increasingly important health, welfare, and environmental aspects in an integrated fashion. The purpose of the study was to review the application of technological developments, in addition to remote-sensing in tandem with other state-of-the-art techniques that could be used within the framework of extensive production systems of sheep and goats and their impact on nutrition, production, and ultimately, the welfare of these species. In addition to precision livestock farming (PLF), these include other relevant technologies, namely omics and other areas of relevance in small-ruminant extensive production: heat stress, colostrum intake, passive immunity, newborn survival, biomarkers of metabolic disease diagnosis, and parasite resistance breeding. This work shows the substantial, dynamic nature of the scientific community to contribute to solutions that make extensive production systems of sheep and goats more sustainable, efficient, and aligned with current concerns with the environment and welfare.

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“…Buffalo newborns are more susceptible to infections than those of other animal species, thus, colostrum intake plays a decisive role [1]. Compared to cow [2], sheep [3] and goat [4,5], research on buffalo colostrum is limited, mainly regarding its quality. High calf mortality rates directly affect the profitability of farms, whether the herd is destined for meat or milk production.…”

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Colostrum Management for Buffalo Calves: A Review

Lotito¹,

Pacifico²,

Matuozzo³

et al. 2023

Preprint

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In this review, the effect of colostrum on immune system development in buffalo calves was examined. The neonatal period is critical for buffalo calves and is characterized by a high mortality rate (more than 40%); the intake of colostrum improves the immune system of calves, increasing their chances of survival. Mainly in intensive farms, the availability of good quality colostrum is necessary, thus, good quality colostrum is often stored to provide newborn calves which cannot be fed by their mothers. The buffalo breeding is constantly expanding in Italy, mainly thanks to the Mozzarella cheese production that represents an excellence of the “Made in Italy” and is exported worldwide. High calf mortality rates directly affects the profitability of the business. Compared with other species, researches on buffalo colostrum are scarce; nevertheless it is fundamental to improve colostrum characteristics and management to guarantee buffalo calves health and reduce their mortality rate.

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Lambs need colostrum: A review

Cited by 26 publications

References 110 publications

Colostrum Quality of Ewe Fed Flushing Diet Containing EPA and DHA Associated with Lamb Performance

Colostrum Quality of Ewe Fed Flushing Diet Containing EPA and DHA Associated with Lamb Performance

Extensive Sheep and Goat Production: The Role of Novel Technologies towards Sustainability and Animal Welfare

Colostrum Management for Buffalo Calves: A Review

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