Colostrum management: Latest research on handling and storage for dairy farmers

USA-based calf and heifer expert Dr Jim Quigley offers his perspective, after reviewing worldwide studies into best practice for calf colostrum handling and feeding

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Colostrum is tested with a Brix refractometer, to measure the immunoglobulin content.
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Colostrum is tested with a Brix refractometer, to measure the immunoglobulin content.

There is still some way to go before colostrum management routines reflect the latest research results, says Dr Jim Quigley. Colostrum collection is one example. Dr Quigley says: "Within hours of calving,...

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