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37. Influence of first colostrum pasteurization on serum immunoglobulin G, iron, and activity of gamma-glutamyltransferase in newborn dairy calves
Sebastian Ganz, Klaus Failing, Abdulwahed Ahmed Hassan, Michael Bülte and Axel Wehrend
Veterinary World, 14(8): 2267-2272

Sebastian Ganz: Clinic of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Andrology of Large and Small Animals with Ambulatory Service, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, 35392 Giessen, Hessen, Germany.
Klaus Failing: Biomathematics and Data Processing, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Hessen, Germany.
Abdulwahed Ahmed Hassan: Institutes of Veterinary Food Science, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Hessen, Germany.
Michael Bülte: Institutes of Veterinary Food Science, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Hessen, Germany.
Axel Wehrend: Clinic of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Andrology of Large and Small Animals with Ambulatory Service, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, 35392 Giessen, Hessen, Germany.

doi: www.doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2021.2267-2272

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Article history: Received: 12-02-2021, Accepted: 26-07-2021, Published online: 29-08-2021

Corresponding author: Sebastian Ganz

E-mail: sebastian.ganz@vetmed.uni-giessen.de

Citation: Ganz S, Failing K, Hassan AA, Bülte M, Wehrend A (2021) Influence of first colostrum pasteurization on serum immunoglobulin G, iron, and activity of gamma-glutamyltransferase in newborn dairy calves, Veterinary World, 14(8): 2267-2272.
Abstract

Background and Aim: Colostrum pasteurization is an established procedure in dairy farms in developed countries. This practice can improve the health status of the offspring by reducing several pathogens. This study aimed to focus on the pasteurization of bovine first colostrum and its influence on certain important bioactive components.

Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in Holstein-Friesian bull calves, which were randomly divided into two groups and fed with 6 L of untreated (UT, n=10) or 6 L of heat-treated (HT, 63.5°C for 30 min, n=10) colostrum from their own dam within the first 12 h after birth. Blood samples were taken before, 24 h, and 48 h after first colostrum intake to determine the concentrations of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and iron and the activity of gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) in the serum.

Results: The level of IgG was not affected by pasteurization (p=0.19). However, a slower increase in GGT activity (p<0.05) and a lower serum iron concentration (p=0.04) were observed in the HT group.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that pasteurization influences the absorption of colostrum components and therefore, the passive transfer of immunity, although the level of IgG was not affected by pasteurization in this study.

Keywords: calf, first colostrum, heat treatment, immunoglobulin G, iron deficiency anemia.