
02/22/2025
During calving season we often stress the importance of first colostrum. If it can be provided from the dam (mother) that is best, but replacement powdered colostrum can be a valuable tool to help provide an immune system in a newborn calf.
Unlike humans, calves are born without immunity. 🐄 The cow’s unique placenta blocks antibody transfer during gestation, leaving calves defenseless at birth.
Colostrum is their lifeline, providing:
❗️Immunity through IgG (immunoglobulins).
❗Essential nutrients, growth factors, and energy to support survival and growth.
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