Colostrum, the first milk a cow produces after giving birth, is of vital importance for the neonate. Besides supplying antibodies, referred to as passive transfer of immunity, colostrum contains benef
Mycobacterium bovis is the causative agent of tuberculosis in cattle but also infects other animals, including humans. Previous studies in cattle have demonstrated that the protection induced by BCG i
The immune system is one of the most important adaptations that has evolved to protect animals from a wide range of pathogens they encounter from early life onwards. During the early developmental p
