Fatty Acids in Colostrum and Transition Milk
Fat content in colostrum isn't just about calories, certain fatty acids show up as markers tied to rumen and gut health. This study measured odd- and branched-chain fatty...
Published Studies and Research Insights
For over 30 years SCCL has worked with research partners and institutions to advance industry knowledge on colostrogenesis, the bioactive action of colostrum and precision calf health management. Explore published articles funded by or featuring SCCL colostrum.
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IgG-Enriched Colostrum Replacer Absorption
May 5, 2020
Ensuring a newborn calf receives sufficient IgG, as quickly as possible, is central to successful passive immunity, yet not all colostrum replacers perform equally. This...
Oligosaccharides in Colostrum and Milk
Feb 1, 2020
Colostrum isn't just about antibodies, it's also carrying oligosaccharides, compounds increasingly linked to gut health and immune function in newborns. This study measured...
Colostrum and Transition Milk Proteomes
Dec 1, 2019
Antibodies get most of the attention when it comes to colostrum quality, but the full protein picture is a lot bigger than IgG alone. This study mapped out the complete...
Heat Treatment and Colostrum Oligosaccharides
Jan 1, 2018
Heat treatment is a common way to cut bacterial risk in pooled colostrum, but it's fair to ask what else that process might be changing. This study looked specifically at how...
Colostrum Protein Rankings for Calf Health
Feb 1, 2017
Not all proteins in colostrum carry equal weight when it comes to calf health outcomes. This study used a proteomics approach to rank colostrum and milk proteins by their...
Colostrum Storage and Calf Growth
Nov 1, 2016
Storing colostrum feels like a simple logistics question, but this study looked at whether storage conditions actually change what a calf gets out of it. Researchers tracked...
Colostral Volume, Milking Interval, and Photoperiod
Aug 1, 2010
Colostrum quality isn't purely random, it's shaped by factors producers can actually influence or at least anticipate. This study looked at how colostrum volume, the delay...