Feeding higher-protein milk replacer benefited calves all the way through freshening, according to a study conducted at the University of Missouri (UM). Calves fed the accelerated program weaned ...

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 ...

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 ...

The fresh cow heads into the parlor to be milked, and fills the bucket, with low to moderate quality colostrum — now what? Colostrum is often described as liquid gold and serves as a “life giving” ...

Colostrum is the cornerstone of calf health, providing essential antibodies, nutrients, and growth factors critical for survival and development. However, not all maternal colostrum meets the quality ...

Milk Products Calf Solutions, in connection with Zinpro, offers Premolac PLUS colostrum replacer for dairy calves. It provides 152.4 grams of immunoglobulins (IgG) to get calves off to a great start ...

Demand has also been boosted by the inability of some mothers to produce an adequate amount of quality colostrum, either due to mastitis or death, or variable colostrum quality. These replacer ...

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 ...

Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) Jan. 23 webinar features “Neonatal Calf Diarrhea: Causes and Importance of Colostrum.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 3 p.m. Central time ...

Raising replacement heifers can be a demanding task. Many producers agree that the pre-weaning stage is the most challenging for keeping calves healthy. Many factors affect the health and performance ...