3 days ago · For a newborn calf, colostrum isn’t just important—it’s non-negotiable. That first milk from the cow is packed with antibodies that jump-start the calf’s immune system and protect it from …

3 days ago · How Important is Colostrum? The first milk from a cow is critical to a calf’s ability to fight disease and infection, and it also reduces calf loss before weaning and improves overall herd health …

Oct 13, 2025 · The single, most important meal a calf will consume in its life is the first feeding of colostrum. Knowing when and how to intervene are the first steps for ensuring a productive calf. …

Early and adequate consumption of high quality colostrum is considered the single most important management factor in determining health and survival of the neonatal calf.

Dec 16, 2025 · Passive transfer of immunoglobulin G (IgG) through colostrum is essential for early immune protection in dairy calves. This systematic review synthesizes the most relevant evidence on …

As the first milk produced after a newborn calf arrives, colostrum is chock full of nutrients, natural colostral fat and immunoglobulins/globulin protein. And it plays an incredibly important role in giving …

Oct 6, 2025 · In a colostrum-fed calf, a low dose of a given pathogen results in subclinical disease (no visible sickness) and an immune response to the pathogen. The calf's own immune system thus …

Colostrum management is the single most important factor in determining calf health and survival. Successful colostrum management requires farmers and managers to provide newborn calves with a …

Mar 1, 2022 · The number of calves in North America that fail to receive adequate colostrum ranges from 11%-31%. This article will review key points on colostrum management to ensure calves are set …

Jun 17, 2025 · Colostrum timing, immunity and early nutrition all play critical roles in calf health. Here’s what you need to know, and do, in the first 48 hours for healthy calves.