Colostrum Management

Colostrum Management for Dairy Calves

Colostrum Management for Dairy Calves.  By Michelle Aronold, DVM. University of Kentucky, Department of Animal & Food Sciences. During gestation, the placenta of the cow effectively separates the blood of the fetus from that of the dam and prevents any transfer of protective immunity while in the uterus...

Heifer Replacement Programs

 Heifer Replacement Programs. By Casey Whitlock and Donna Amaral-Phillips - University of Kentucky - College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment. When raising replacement heifers, many management practices during rearing can impact the growth, production, and profitability of heifers when she enters...

Feeding Colostrum; The Future is Now!

Feeding Colostrum; The Future is Now! Written by Rick Dumm, DVM No doubt about it, the immune factors in colostrum are critical. The increase in protection means the newborn calf will be more resistant to the effects of pathogens as they are encountered. Colostrum also contains superb nutrition, hormones, growth...