Neonatal immune development in the calf and its impact on vaccine response

Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2008 Mar;24(1):87-104. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2007.11.001.

Abstract

In this article we cover the immunologic response as it develops, the components of passive immunity, and the immune response of young calves. We discuss interference from maternal immunity in the development of specific immunity and vaccine strategies for developing protection against pathogens in calves.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Newborn / immunology
  • Antibody Formation / immunology
  • Cattle / immunology*
  • Colostrum / immunology
  • Female
  • Immunity, Cellular / immunology
  • Immunity, Maternally-Acquired*
  • Immunization, Passive / veterinary*
  • Vaccination / veterinary*