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The Importance of Colostrum: Do We Really Need to Talk About This Again?

By Gregg Hanzlicek, DVM, Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

At the beginning of every calving season, we find ourselves discussing the importance of colostrum (first milk) in cow-calf herds. We discuss this topic so often; it makes one wonder if we shouldn’t move on to other topics? The short answer to that question is NO because of the great importance of this single dietary ingredient to calf health and growth. Continue reading “The Importance of Colostrum: Do We Really Need to Talk About This Again?”