Click here for a PDF file Introduction Newborn calves are particularly prone to disease. Due to…
Category: Colostrum feeding
Calf Note #015 – Respiratory Acidosis and IgG Absorption
Introduction During the birthing process, neonates are subject to considerable stress. This stress can be associated…
Calf Note #013 – Freezing & Thawing Colostrum
Click here for a PDF file Introduction. Colostrum is an excellent source of nutrients and immune…
Calf Note #011 – Timing of Colostrum Feeding
Click here for a PDF version Introduction. Newborn calves must absorb immunoglobulins (Ig) from colostrum without…
Calf Note #005 – Rumen bacteria in calves
Click here for a PDF version of this Calf Note Introduction When we wean calves, we…
Calf Note #003 – A primer on colostral immunoglobulins
Click here for a PDF file Introduction Colostral Immunoglobulins. Immunoglobulins (or antibodies) are proteins critical to…
Calf Note #004 – Water, Water Everywhere…
Click here for a PDF version of this Calf Note Introduction Fresh, clean water is critical…
Calf Note #002 – Colostrum Feeding – How Much is Enough?
Click here for a PDF version of this Calf Note Introduction The issue of how much…
Calf Note #001 – Colostrum Feeding – To Nurse or Not to Nurse
Click here for a PDF version of this Calf Note Introduction When a calf is born,…