Calves with Sam

Sooner is Better for Colostrum Feeding:

But, How Much Better?

The September issue of Sam's Calf Management Newsletter has these main points:

·      Efficiency of antibody absorption 46 percent increase between feeding colostrum at birth vs. 6 hours later.

·        Volume of antibodies absorbed 33 percent increase between feeding colostrum at birth vs. 6 hours later.

·   Maximum concentration of antibodies (IgG) 40 percent increase between feeding colostrum at birth vs. 6 hours later.

•    Prevalence of beneficial bacteria associated with colon mucosa was significantly greater when colostrum was fed at birth vs. 6 hours later.

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