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Bovine Immunology: Implications for Dairy Cattle.

Anastasia N Vlasova¹, Linda J Saif¹

¹Center for Food Animal Health, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Department of Animal Sciences, College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH, United States.

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Understanding cattle immune function is crucial for food security due to increased disease risk in intensive farming. This review highlights challenges and needs in dairy calf rearing and cow health management.

Keywords:

bovine cattle dairy cows immune responses infectious diseases neonatal calves

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Veterinary Immunology
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Food Security

Background:

Global population growth increases pressure on cattle production, raising infectious disease risks.
Current reviews on bovine immunobiology are limited, despite the industry's economic importance.
High-yielding dairy cattle and calves exhibit increased disease vulnerability, impacting longevity and welfare.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an updated overview of cattle immune function.
To identify knowledge gaps and urgent needs in dairy calf rearing.
To discuss strategies for maintaining dairy cow and calf health.

Main Methods:

Literature review of bovine immunobiology.
Analysis of challenges in dairy calf health.
Discussion of preventative and management strategies for dairy herds.

Main Results:

Identified a paucity of comprehensive reviews on bovine immunobiology.
Highlighted increased disease susceptibility in high-yielding dairy cattle and calves.
Outlined critical areas for research and improved management practices.

Conclusions:

Enhanced understanding of cattle immunity is vital for combating pathogens and ensuring food security.
Addressing challenges in dairy calf rearing is a priority.
Integrated approaches combining medical treatments and herd management are essential for dairy cattle health.