Not all Colostrum is created equal: Why Fat matters more than you Think for Calves
Introduction Colostrum is natures first and most powerful nourishment for a calf, setting them up for short- and long-term health and productivity. Notably, the fat that is in colostrum (besides the obvious antibodies) is ESSENTIAL in getting calves up, excited to be alive and thriving through to weaning and as a member of the herd. […]
More Than an Antibody Bolus: The Benefits of Colostrum Beyond IgGs
Colostrum has evolved alongside calves to serve as more than just an antibody bolus. It provides critical nutrients essential to survive the jarring transition from utero to the outside environment and delivers signals that tell tissues how to grow, differentiate and defend. This liquid gold is a calf’s first functional feed. It contributes to tissue […]