This webinar, part of GB CAB Week, features Dr. Ryan Davies presenting on transition milk feeding for dairy calves, moderated by Morvin Watson of SCCL. The session covers what transition milk is and why it matters, followed by practical guidance on implementing it on farm.
Dr. Davies explains why milkings two through six after calving are rich in fat, antibodies, and growth factors compared to mature milk, and why extending this feeding beyond the natural window can improve calf health in modern dairy systems. He also covers practical methods like pooled transition milk, extended colostrum feeding, and colostrum powder, stressing that transition milk supports, but never replaces, good day-one colostrum management.
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