Lamb mortalities on a Welsh sheep farm were 10 times more likely when the animals had not received adequate colostrum in the ...

Feeding calves colostrum benefits the producer of beef or dairy cattle by saving calf lives. Colostrum can be particularly valuable when given to calves that are orphaned or weak at birth or that do ...

“Vaccines will aid in the prevention of disease, but it doesn’t mean the sheep are not going to get sick,” she said. “The ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Failing to store supplementary colostrum appropriately at lambing time could have serious implications, according to new Monitor Farm Scotland ...

Other indicators to watch for in the first few days include hydration status — gaunt-looking calves and those with sunken ...

The first few hours of a calf’s life are critical to its success. Sometimes when producers need to intervene, the new mom ...

vaccinate livestock and maintain hygiene. “Keeping calves clean, ensuring quality colostrum intake, and maintaining hygiene at calving and in housing are key,” said Mr Drysdale. It is also ...

Colostrum should be stored in a covered or sealed container to minimise contamination with organic matter. The research, funded by Monitor Farm Scotland and Livestock Health Scotland, was ...