Tag: Colostrum management

According to research, a significant percentage of newborn dairy calves suffer from Failure of Passive Transfer (FPT) due to inadequate colostrum management. A common, though risky, practice is pooling colostrum, which leads to the critical question: can you mix colostrum from different feeds without jeopardizing a newborn's health?

Dairy science has shown that a calf's health is directly linked to the quality and timing of its first meal. This crucial first milk, known as bovine colostrum, is collected from fresh cows immediately after calving using specific, sterile milking and handling procedures on dairy farms.