##  [Colostral Immunity](/colostral-immunity) 

  ##  [Colostral Immunity](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/colostral-immunity-0) 

  

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Definition

The passive transfer of maternal immune components—principally immunoglobulins, but also cytokines, antimicrobial peptides and cells—delivered to the neonate through ingestion and intestinal absorption of colostrum shortly after birth; this transfer provides immediate, time‑limited systemic and mucosal protection whose adequacy depends on colostrum quality, timing of ingestion and the neonate's ab