2016 ACVIM Forum Research Abstract Program

Based on the results of this study, future investigation of the impact of Mycoplasma species other than M. felis on the correlation of qPCR and severity of conjunctivitis in cats should be performed. Colostrum provides puppies with most of their passive immune transfer, as in dogs only 5% of immunoglobulin G (IgG) is acquired via transplacental transfer. Inadequate colostrum intake during the first day of life will deprive puppies not only of immunoglobulins, but also from many hormones, growth factors and nutrients. Hence, it increases the risk for neonatal morbidity and mortality. Supplementation during the first hours of life with canine serum or plasma increased blood IgG concentration 1 in colostrum deprived puppies as well as improved their growth during the entire neonatal period (0-3 weeks) 2 . This study aimed to evaluate the effect of exogenous specific antibodies administrated via egg yolk before the intestinal barrier closure on growth in preweaning puppies.