Here’s a quick look at the May 1, 2017 JAVMA. Our AHD team found the article titled Bovine colostral cells—the often forgotten component of colostrum interesting from the perspective of the DVM, the producer and sales representatives.
Source: JAVMA, May 2017.
Although the role of colostral antibodies in the protection of neonates against disease has been well documented, the role of colostral cellular components in passive immunity is less well understood.
Also see a related article (abstract only): Comparison of immune responses in calves fed heat-treated or unheated colostrum, Journal of Dairy Science, May 2017.