Colostrum prevent against
A. Calf scour
B. Night blindness
C. Navel ill
D. All of these
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Colostrum prevents Calf scours, Night blindness, and Navel ill.Colostrum is the perfect first food for the newborn. It has significant advantages for newborns and mothers. It contains antibodies such as IgA, IgG, and IgM that protect against bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
It contains immunoglobulins produced by the cow's immune system and protects the calf against diseases present in the herd.
Lutein is one of the reasons colostrum (first milk expressed during breastfeeding) is yellow and is rich in vitamin A, which helps against night blindness.
Navel ill infections can be prevented by adequate navel treatment in calves and adequate passive antibody transfer through colostrum.
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