Research Uncovers Benefits of Fermented Colostrum in Calf Therapy

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A new study has shed light on the effects of fermented colostrum on the amino acid composition of blood in calves suffering from dyspepsia. The research, conducted by Saratov State University, highlighted the potential benefits of adding fermented colostrum to the diet of treated calves. The study found that while the use of certain medications, such as Flunex, Roncoleukin, and Thymogen, did not fully restore the amino acid composition of the blood, the addition of fermented colostrum contributed significantly to its restoration.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study involved three groups of 10 day-old calves, with the first group serving as a control, and the second and third groups receiving treatment for dyspepsia.
  • The second group received a standard treatment of Flunex, Roncoleukin, and Thymogen, while the third group received the same treatment with the addition of fermented colostrum to their milk feedings.
  • The results showed that the total amount of amino acids in the third group was below the control values, while the addition of fermented colostrum contributed to the restoration of the amino acid composition of the blood.
  • The study found that the content of specific essential amino acids in the third group slightly differed from the control values, while the amount of non-essential amino acids increased significantly and almost reached the control values.

Statistics:

  • 10 day-old calves were used in the study, divided into three groups.
  • The second and third groups underwent treatment for dyspepsia, with the third group receiving fermented colostrum in addition to the standard treatment.
  • The study found that the addition of fermented colostrum contributed to a significant increase in non-essential amino acids (from 35.1% to 87.1%) but did not restore the amino acid composition of the blood to pre-treatment levels.
  • The study reported that the use of Flunex, Roncoleukin, and Thymogen did not contribute to the full restoration of the amino acid composition of the blood in the treated calves.

Sources:

  • Influence of complex therapy on amino acid composition of blood in calves with gastrointestinal tract diseases. RUDN Journal of Agronomy and Animal Industries, 2025,20(2):227-238.
  • [No date] - http://journals.rudn.ru/agronomy
  • Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) - publisher
  • RUDN Journal of Agronomy and Animal Industries - a free version of the journal article is available at https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.22363/2312-797X-2025-20-2-227-238
  • Nikolaj A. Pudovkin, Saratov State University of Genetics, Biotechnology and Engineering named after N.I. Vavilov.