With the vast majority of the calves on the ground from October, farmers need to ensure November calves are still getting the attention and care they need. This means feeding fresh calves the required ...

Colostrum has earned the nickname “liquid gold.” As a source of vital nutrients, antibodies and growth factors, adequate amounts of high-quality colostrum is one of the most important factors for the ...

Maybe you’ve seen those activist-created videos showing a calf asking, “Where’s my mom?,” with melancholy music in the background. Or maybe you’ve seen photos of dairy cows and simply wondered why you ...

Introduction: Colostrum plays a critical role in providing passive immunity in newborn calves, and its immunological effectiveness is closely linked to the health status of the producing cow.

Research from UW Madison shows dairy producers should consider feeding a smaller volume of colostrum to newborn calves. Delivering the correct mass of immunoglobulin in a smaller volume ensures the ...

The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon. Colostrum plays a critical role in providing passive immunity in newborn calves, and its immunological effectiveness is closely ...

The importance of high-quality colostrum as a calf’s first meal is widely known and well documented. Now, newer research and anecdotal evidence shows that the value of colostrum extends past that ...

Spring is a busy time for producers, balancing fieldwork and calving season. Unfortunately, some tasks may slip through the cracks, including ensuring that calves receive adequate colostrum. An ...

Ensuring newborn beef calves receive adequate colostrum is essential for their health, productivity, and survival. Colostrum provides critical antibodies and nutrients that establish passive immunity, ...