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More feedings sounds like it should mean more antibody absorption, but this study tested that assumption directly. Researchers compared a low-frequency feeding protocol (two...
The ileum is a key site for immune development in a newborn calf, and this study looked at what happens to that development when first colostrum feeding gets delayed. Using...
A newborn calf's gut isn't ready to do much on its own at birth, it needs help getting there fast. This study compared calves fed straight colostrum for three days against...
If day-one colostrum feeding isn't hitting the mark timing-wise, this study looked at what actually changes hormonally when it's delayed. Researchers tracked GLP-1 and GLP-2,...
Tube feeding vs. bottle feeding is one of those decisions producers make fast in the moment, but this study actually dug into whether the method itself changes outcomes....
Delaying that first colostrum feeding doesn't just cost antibody absorption, it changes what's colonizing the gut in those early hours too. This study compared calves fed...