Maternal Colostrum Quality Varies, Calf Health Shouldn't
Colostrum is the foundation of calf health. It provides the newborn calf with immunoglobulins through passive transfer that are essential for...
Unlocking the Power of Transition Milk: Evidence and Application
Introduction Traditionally, this feeding is limited to a single dose of high-quality (> 50g/L of IgG) colostrum within the first hours post-birth....
Preventing Respiratory Disease in Calves: Why Environment and Colostrum Matter
How common is it? In a Canadian study involving 74 dairy farms and over 7,800 calves, nearly 30% of calves were treated at least once during the...
The Critical Role of Passive Immunity in Calf Health and Development
Introduction Newborn calves have an underdeveloped immune system and no circulating maternal antibodies, leaving them highly susceptible to...