Articles Tagged with ''colostrum''
Calfhood BRD makes heifers more likely to leave the herd prior to first calving, and those that stay produce 267 pounds less milk in their first lactation. Cleanliness, nutrition, vaccinations and colostrum are all key to preventing this disease.
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The University of Alberta develops an innovative reproductive probiotic
Benefits of this reproductive probiotic include reduction in post-calving uterine infections, lower milk fever rates and reduction in retained placentas.
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Is your refrigerator doing its job in keeping colostrum clean?
While IgG concentration is important, cleanliness is an essential component of quality colostrum and one that is directly tied to colostrum management. To minimize bacteria growth, farms should ensure proper colostrum storage.
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Don’t lose your future genetics to calf scours
Scours is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in preweaned dairy calves. This can have major ramifications down the road, making it imperative that calves receive proper care from day one.
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Maximizing the beef-on-dairy paycheque
Although they aren’t destined for the milking parlour, beef-on-dairy calves should still be set up for success like replacement heifers. Proper nutrition and care from day one all contribute to a better beef animal.
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'Raising the bar' with beef-on-dairy calves
With beef cattle population declining and continuing advancement in beef-on-dairy genetics, there is plenty of room for dairy producers to capitalize on producing high-quality beef-on-dairy animals.
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Du colostrum pour les veaux souffrant de diarrhée? Explorer le potentiel du colostrum comme traitement complémentaire
Les veaux souffrant de diarrhée pourraient profiter d'un supplément de colostrum. Une étude récente démontre que le fait d'offrir huit repas contenant du colostrum sur une période de quatre jours pourrait réduire la durée de la maladie à 2,75 jours.
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Extended colostrum and transition milk feeding: Pros, cons and implementation
While the initial colostrum feeding is still essential, feeding colostrum or transition milk for multiple days can help protect calves during their most vulnerable stage, resulting in fewer sick calves and better development.
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Setting calves up for a long-term, successful immune system
Setting up a calf’s immune system from the beginning impacts both her short-term and long-term health. This includes vaccinating dry cows, ensuring passive transfer and developing vaccination and immunostimulant protocols that align with the farm’s heifer-raising goals.
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3 tips to keep in mind this calving season
Make calving season more successful by ensuring adequate colostrum, preventing cold stress and having a calving kit at the ready.
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