Colostrum Management for Dairy Calves - 04/10/19
, Jason E. Lombard, DVM, MS b, Amelia R. Woolums, DVM, MVSc, PhD cRésumé |
Colostrum management is the single most important management factor in determining calf health and survival. Additional benefits of good colostrum management include improved rate of gain and future productivity. Successful colostrum management requires producers to provide calves with a sufficient volume of clean, high-quality colostrum within the first few hours of life. This article reviews the process of colostrogenesis and colostrum composition, and discusses key components in developing a successful colostrum management program. In addition, the article discusses approaches for monitoring and proposes new goals for passive immunity in dairy herds.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Calf, Colostrum management, Passive immunity, Monitoring
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Vol 35 - N° 3
P. 535-556 - novembre 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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