Colostrum intake is of critical importance for young calves — providing some 95 percent of the antibodies a calf obtains, plus a rich source of minerals, vitamins and energy.
In preparation for lambing, in February Farm Babe got some colostrum from her neighbors’ dairy farm to give to some of her newborns.
Even if you’re familiar with colostrum, do you realize how crucial it is to newborn calf health?
Even the most prepared livestock producer cannot always provide a perfect start when Mother Nature gets involved during calving season. “Weather during our Upper Midwest spring calving season can prove challenging with frigid temperatures and mud. When weather becomes a factor during calving, it can impact a calf’s survival,” said Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf […]