Colostrum is an essential source of nutrients, antibodies and growth factors that set calves up for a strong start to life.

Affected calves become listless, display uneasiness, strain or kick at their abdomen ... At times it is not practical to milk a beef cow or heifer, but the calf still needs colostrum. Many cattlemen ...

Calves need the nutritional value of the milk to help fight off the disease. Make sure to check the dam’s health. To prevent calf scours, use a system-wide approach that includes, cow health, ...

of colostrum. • When you can’t milk the cow until six to eight hours after calving, since calves need to receive colostrum within an hour or two of birth. • If the cow has tested positive for Johne’s ...

Calves are born without the protective immunity of antibodies to common environmental disease organisms. The “first milk”, or colostrum, is what transfers protective antibodies to the calf, and is the ...

Can pasteurized whole milk be enhanced with added milk replacer powder? If so, is it possible to add too much of a good thing ...

Karnataka anticipates another year of milk surplus due to abundant rainfall. KMF faces challenges managing the expected 1.2 crore litre daily inflow. Bamul's inflow is already rising. Experts ...

Early February calves have got through €250-worth of milk already, with more to come – but that’s the best money you can spend, as slow and steady weaning will make them far more productive ...

Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says grains are seeing pressure on weather. However, both live and feeder cattle futures ...