Survival of Mycobacterium paratuberculosis and preservation of immunoglobulin G in bovine colostrum under experimental conditions simulating pasteurization

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Mireille Meylan · Western Laboratories (United States)

D. Michael Rings · The Ohio State University

William P. Shulaw · Western Laboratories (United States)

Joseph J. Kowalski · The Ohio State University

Steen Bech‐Nielsen · The Ohio State University

Glen F. Hoffsis · The Ohio State University

Abstract

Colostrum is macrophage rich and may serve as a source of M paratuberculosis infection to calves. Pasteurization of colostrum may lessen the risk of infection, but will not totally eliminate M paratuberculosis.

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Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Animal health and immunology Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

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Published in: American Journal of Veterinary Research

Volume 57, Issue 11, pp. 1580-1585

DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.1996.57.11.1580

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Survival of Mycobacterium paratuberculosis and preservation of immunoglobulin G in bovine colostrum under experimental conditions simulating pasteurization

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