Two colostrum samples from the same farm may look identical, but the immunoglobulin concentration can vary significantly.

Beef and dairy farmers are being encouraged to develop calf hygiene protocols as part of efforts to prevent scours in their ...

Following on from the last article on trace elements and mineral management, let’s have a look at implementing pre-calving ...

Bovine colostrum, the first milk produced by cows after giving birth, plays a crucial role in the health and development of newborn dairy calves. This nutrient-rich substance is packed with ...

After a cow calves, it is important that the calf gets up to nurse to receive colostrum. Veterinarians in Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute have emphasized the importance of ...

The colostrum replacer market has recently grown, with increased awareness by many animal rearers on the critical need to give each newborn livestock good colostrum in sufficient ...

STOMACH tubing calves is a skill all farmers should possess, as it is often required to supplement calves with colostrum or to supplement ill ...

In another study, calves fed a mixture of 90% milk replacer and 10% colostrum replacer from Days 2 to 14 had higher body ...