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*Antiserum contains many antibodies, not just the specific [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]] needed

*Antiserum contains many antibodies, not just the specific [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]] needed

'''Types of [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]] administered:'''

'''Types of antibodies administered:'''

*Maternally-derived [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]] in [[Materno-Fetal Immunity - Introduction#Passive transfer via colostrum|colostrum]] when there is a [[Failure of Passive Transfer|failure of passive transfer]] of [[Immunoglobulin G]]

*Maternally-derived antibodies in [[Materno-Fetal Immunity - Introduction#Passive transfer via colostrum|colostrum]] when there is a [[Failure of Passive Transfer|failure of passive transfer]] of [[Immunoglobulin G]]

*Antiserum  

*Antiserum  

**The [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]] are used in combination with Antigen Recognition|antigen (and often an [[Vaccines#Adjuvants|adjuvant]]) which is injected into a host animal

**The antibodies are used in combination with Antigen Recognition|antigen (and often an adjuvant) which is injected into a host animal

**The immune system of that animal synthesises [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]]

**The immune system of that animal synthesises antibodies

**Repeated injections at intervals increases total [[Immunoglobulins|antibody]] production

**Repeated injections at intervals increases total [[Immunoglobulins|antibody]] production

**The immunised animal is bled and the serum collected which contains the newly made [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]]. The serum is called '''antiserum'''.

**The immunised animal is bled and the serum collected which contains the newly made [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]]. The serum is called '''antiserum'''.