Sheep immunoglobulins and their transmission to the neonatal lamb

Abstract

Extract

In the past decade great strides have been made in clarifying the types of immunoglobulins found in various species of domestic animals. This review summarizes the information presently* available on sheep immunoglobulins — their classes, quantity and distribution in serum and colostrum. the review also highlights recent studies of fetal immunological competence, presucking lamb serum immunoglobulins, the process by which colostral immunoglobulins are passively transferred to the neonate, and the effects both of colostrum administration and deprivation on the newborn lamb.

Notes

* This review cites material published up to the end of 1976.