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Influence of mastitis on electrophoretic fractions of colostrum from Holstein cows

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Author(s):
Guilherme G.F. Santos [1] ; Maurício Deschk [2] ; André K.G. Silva [3] ; Tatiana S. Poló [4] ; Marcia Marinho [5] ; Juliana R. Peiró [6] ; Francisco L.F. Feitosa [7]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária - Brasil
[2] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária - Brasil
[3] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária - Brasil
[4] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária - Brasil
[5] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária. Departamento de Apoio à Produção e Saúde Animal - Brasil
[6] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária. Departamento de Clínica, Cirurgia e Reprodução Animal - Brasil
[7] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária. Departamento de Clínica, Cirurgia e Reprodução Animal - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 7
Document type: Journal article
Source: Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira; v. 38, n. 3, p. 430-435, 2018-03-00.
Abstract

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate the protein fractions in colostral secretions of cows affected by mastitis immediately after calving. Therefore, 30 Holstein cows were divided into three groups: Group I (GI) composed of ten multiparous cows calving without mastitis; Group II (GII) composed of ten multiparous cows calving with subclinical mastitis, and Group III (GIII) composed of ten multiparous cows calving with mastitis. The concentration of immunoglobulin A (IgA), lactoferrin (LF), albumin, immunoglobulin G (IgG), β-lactoglobulin (β-Lg) and α-lactoalbumin (α-La) was determined by sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). It was found that the IgG, LF and albumin vary among glands of subclinical and clinical mastitis and healthy and that the presence of a bacteria in the mammary gland was the key role for changing of the pattern of serum protein source. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/12229-4 - Evaluation of colostrum and serum immune components from holstein calves delivery from cows with and without mastitis
Grantee:Guilherme Gonçalves Fabretti Santos
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
FAPESP's process: 10/12256-1 - Evaluation of colostrum and serum immune components from Holstein calves delivery from cows with and without mastitis
Grantee:Francisco Leydson Formiga Feitosa
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants