Episode notes
Discover how revolutionary colostrum feeding protocols could add $500 per heifer to your dairy operation's bottom line. In this episode, we explore cutting-edge research from the University of Guelph that challenges conventional wisdom about calf nutrition and reveals the untapped potential of transition milk.
Key Points Discussed
- Transition milk value: Second-milking colostrum contains 39.3 g/L of IgG—6.5 times higher than conventional milk
- Protocol options: Choose either 50% colostrum for days 2-3 or 10% colostrum for 14 days
- Disease management: Extended colostrum feeding serves both prevention and treatment roles
- Implementation simplicity: Requires just 5-10 minutes of daily preparation time
- Measurable r ...
Keywords
dairy calf nutritionextended colostrum feedingtransition milk valuecolostrum managementProfitable calf colostrum protocols