Table 3.
Globulin concentrations (g/l) of six experimental calves fed with colostrum of specific cows and six control calves fed with colostrum of their own dams.
| Calf (no.) | Precolostral | 24 h postcolostral | 48 h postcolostral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental calves | |||
| 1 | 15.0 | 33.0 | 29.8 |
| 2 | 15.5 | 28.4 | 28.3 |
| 3 | 19.5 | n.a. | 31.8 |
| 4 | 17.3 | 20.4 | 24.1 |
| 5 | 20.3 | 23.6 | 19.2 |
| 6 | 17.8 | 24.0 | 24.2 |
| Control calves | |||
| 7 | 19.9 | 58.7 | n.a. |
| 8 | 19.6 | n.a. | 35.6 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 30.7 | 30.5 |
| 10 | 15.3 | 37.9 | 34.5 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 17.6 | 16.9 |
| 12 | 16.9 | 34.3 | 31.9 |
n.a. = not assessed