The study was conducted to determine raw egg addition to milk at suckling period on growth performance, concentration of serum IgG and some blood parameters in calf. Sixteen, 1 day age male Holstein calves were used in this study. They were divided into two groups according to similar body weight. Calves in the Control group were fed normal cow milk during the 59 day of study period, at the rate of 10 % their body weight as two meal (morning 08:00, night 18:00). Calves in the Trial group were fed in the same way, but at the each meal, 1 liquid egg supplemented their milk. Body weights of the calves were determined biweekly interval. At 59 d of blood samples were collected by jugular vein for measurement of IgG and blood biochemistry parameters. There was no statistical difference on the body weight, weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion at the end of the study between the groups. Serum IgG in the liquid egg supplemented group was higher in the Trial group than those of the Control. There were no statistical differences on the serum total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, LDL, VLDL and total protein between the groups. In conclusion; it is concluded that liquid egg supplementation for calf milk did not affect on the growth performance, serum lipid fraction and total protein, while it fortified the immun system.
Journal Section | RESEARCH ARTICLE |
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Publication Date | March 1, 2016 |
Acceptance Date | January 18, 2016 |
Published in Issue | Year 2016 Volume: 9 Issue: 1 |