“The supplements typically contain less than 50 g. of IgG per dose and no nutrient pack, and are only meant to extend or supplement existing maternal colostrum,” she says. If not cared for, calves ...

Both the quality and quantity of colostrum are adversly affected by shortchanging the pregnant dam in energy and protein. Deficiencies in vitamins A and E have been associated with greater incidence ...

The importance of colostrum in a newborn calf is no secret. However, it can be a challenge for producers to know whether a calf is getting enough colostrum to receive optimal passive immunity from its ...

They are just two of the colostrum myths busted by advisers at Tirlán, who say it is essential a calf gets plenty of clean, high-quality colostrum soon after birth. It provides calves with the ...

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 ...

Eliza is a journalist based in Cowra, in the state's Central West. When she's not at the saleyards or keeping an eye out for ...

Inventor Alexander Graham Bell once said, “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” When it comes to having a successful calving season, Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute ...

STOMACH tubing calves is a skill all farmers should possess, as it is often required to supplement calves with colostrum or to supplement ill calves with electrolytes. A clean stomach tube should be ...

“2024 has been a breakout year for colostrum as a wellness supplement,” says Yousaf Sekander, MD of Wellgard, whose Colostrum Powder launched in 2022 and has become one of its most popular products.

A crucial byproduct of the cattle and dairy industry could hold the secret to some extra income, or at least some boosts to the immune system, according to online influencers. Eliza is a ...