Passive Transfer and Failure of Passive Transfer (FPT)

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How can antibodies be transferred between individuals? Link to Article
Why do neonates require maternal antibodies? Link to Article
In which animals is there no passive transfer of IgG antibodies across the placenta? Link to Article
What type of placenta do dogs and cats have? Link to Article
What does colostrum contain? Link to Article
Which immunoglobulins are present in colostrum? Link to Article
True or False: IgA is most abundent in ruminant milk Link to Article
When does inadequate absorption of immunoglobulins occur in the neonate? Link to Article
What does colostrum quality depend upon? Link to Article
What does the quantity of colostrum depend upon? Link to Article


Testing Colostrum Quality

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True or False: Colostrum quality can not be determined by appearance Link to Article
How can colostrum be stored without reducing its immunological potential? Link to Article
How can the immune status of colostrum be tested? Link to Article
Which immunoglobulin levels does a colostrometer measure? Link to Article
Why must colostrum be tested by a colostrometer at room temperature (20°C)? Link to Article
What levels of ZST units would indicate a healthy amount of passive transfer in calves? Link to Article
What levels of serum immunoglobulin would indicate a healthy amount of passive transfer in foals? Link to Article
What is total serum protein levels measured by and at which ages should neonates be tested? Link to Article
What levels of serum protein indicate the neonate is healthy and does not require further colostrum? Link to Article


Neonatal Isoerythrolysis (NI)

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When does alloimmune haemalytic anaemia occur? Link to Article
When does Neonatal Isoerythrolysis occur? Link to Article
True or False: Neonatal Isoerythrolysis always occurs in mules Link to Article




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