Tag: Calf care

Failure of passive transfer (FPT), a major cause of newborn sickness and death in livestock, occurs when a newborn does not receive adequate antibodies from its mother's first milk, colostrum. When maternal colostrum is unavailable or of poor quality, knowing what is a good substitute for colostrum is essential for ensuring the newborn's health. This guide explores viable alternatives and when to use them.

Did you know that while a homemade recipe cannot replicate the critical antibodies of true colostrum, it can provide crucial nutrients and energy to save a newborn animal's life in an emergency? This guide will show you how to make artificial colostrum using common household ingredients when commercial products or maternal milk are unavailable.