Heat Stress and Colostrum Quality: Beating the Heat Starts Before Calving
Summer heat doesn’t just make cows uncomfortable, reducing feed intake and subsequent production, it sets off a chain of biological events that...
Not all Colostrum is Created Equal: Why Fat Matters More Than You Think for Calves
Introduction Colostrum is natures first and most powerful nourishment for a calf, setting them up for short- and long-term health and productivity....
More than an Antibody Bolus: The Benefits of Colostrum Beyond IgGs
Colostrum has 4 primary functions to support calves and their development: Promoting growth Antimicrobial action Priming of the immune system...
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...