Evaluation of plasma immunoglobulin G and BW thresholds for predicting preweaning mortality in commercially raised dairy goat kids

• Published in: Animal (Cambridge, England) Vol. 17; no. 10; p. 100989
• Main Authors: Zamuner, F., Carpenter, E.K., Arcos-Gómez, G., Parkinson, A., Cameron, A.W.N., Leury, B.J., DiGiacomo, K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.10.2023; Elsevier
• Subjects: Cut-off values; Early death; Immunoglobulin; Passive immunity; Survival; Early death; Passive immunity; Immunoglobulin; Survival; Cut-off values

•Plasma immunoglobulin G and BW are predictors of preweaning mortality.•Kids with immunoglobulin G < 11.4 g/L have greater odds of dying ≤ 42 d.•Dairy kids with BW < 3.0 kg have greater odds of dying ≤ 42 d.•Plasma immunoglobulin G is a stronger predictor of early mortality than BW.•Upholding...