The aim of the study was to determine the effect of the limitation of energy intake by restrictive dry matter intake in the faroff
part (from -56 d to -22 d) of dry period on the colostrum quality and the calf immunological status. Thirty-eight Polish Holstein-
Friesian Black and White multiparous cows and their calves were randomly allotted to one of the two dietary treatments in the far-off
period. In group ADLIB, diet was offered ad libitum (2.0% body weight), while in group REST, dry matter intake was restricted to
1.5% of body weight. Lowered feed intake in the far-off period did not have a statistically significant influence on the quality of
colostrum. On the 3rd d of calves’ life, serum concentrations of immunoglobulins, albumins, globulins, total protein, and IGF-1 were
not affected by treatments of dam in the far-off period. The concentrations of total Ig and G and A immunoglobulins of 21-day-old
calves from cows fed ad libitum during the far-off period was found to be significantly lower compared to REST group. No
significant differences in birth weight and growth rate during the first 21 d of life were found. Limiting maternal diet in far-off period
did not affect negatively colostrum quality and calves` immune response during early stages of their life