The Importance of Colostrum Management

The future of the dairy herds on most farms, lies with their heifers. Good management from the very start is therefore key to a successful herd and is essential to reduce mortality and morbidity in calves.

Colostrum is one factor that can be easily influenced on farm and probably the single most important factor for new-born calf management, playing a significant role in the health and vitality of the neonatal calf. This DAIRY insight summarises best practice in colostrum management, highlighted by recent scientific literature.

Issued March 2020

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insight publications replace the Farming Notes which have been produced by Kingshay since 1991, publishing on issues critical to the success of a modern dairy farm business. These briefings which now include dairy insight, business insight and research insight, provide dairy farmers, large animal vets, farm consultants and other interested parties with the most important and timely information in a concise two-page format. The information contained in our insight publications is written and updated by our experts to ensure accuracy and save you time.

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