In cattle and sheep, antibodies transferred from the dam to the newborn are obtained mainly through:
Correct answer: B. Colostrum consumption
- A. Placental blood transfer
- B. Colostrum consumption
- C. Amniotic fluid ingestion
- D. Milk produced after weaning
Explanation
Ruminants have a syndesmochorial placenta that allows little or no prenatal transfer of immunoglobulins. Therefore, newborn calves and lambs depend mainly on timely ingestion and absorption of antibodies from colostrum.
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