Articles Tagged with ''colostrum''
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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Effectively managing the calving process
Producers should be prepared to handle issues that might arise before something goes awry during calving. Creating a good calving environment and having the proper tools readily available will reduce stress for the cow, calf and people.
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Colostrum for calves with diarrhea? Exploring the potential of colostrum as an additional therapy
Calves with diarrhea could benefit from colostrum supplementation. Recent research shows that eight feedings over four days could reduce the disease to 2.75 days.
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Must-haves, resources and strategies for calving season
It's crucial cow-calf producers expect the unexpected during calving season. Four beef cattle experts from around the country weigh in on strategies, plans, equipment, management practices, information and resources to help cope with challenges.
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