Getting maternal colostrum right is essential for dairy calf health, but it can be tricky. Learn how to get it right and why a calf colostrum replacer may be a great alternative.
A newborn calf faces a lot of challenges – a difficult birth, varying pathogens in their environment or inconsistent calf care management practices. All of these factors can affect passive transfer and the long-term health and performance of your dairy calves. Whether you are feeding maternal colostrum or a calf colostrum replacer, quality, quantity, quickness and cleanliness are the cornerstones for a successful colostrum management protocol.
Questions answered include:
What are some challenges of feeding a newborn calf maternal colostrum?
How does colostrum affect passive transfer in calves?
Is maternal colostrum safer for calves than calf colostrum replacer?
Should calf colostrum replacer be fed to calves?
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