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What’s the Composition? Milk And Colostrum And How To Treat Each

“That depends,” you say. “Are you talking about comparing the two liquids or whether colostrum feeding affects future production?” “Both,” I say. Comparing Colostrum to Milk Components Colostrum is notorious for containing high levels of immunoglobulins. At 85 to 90 percent, the most prevalent one is immunoglobulin G (IgG), a large Y-shaped protein produced by […]

My WDE Love Affair

Ever since I met my husband, I count my life blessings by World Dairy Expos. It all started the weekend after the 2003 World Dairy Expo when we first met. Since then we haven’t missed a single one and have experienced every aspect of it fully.  We started by showing the cows and thoroughly enjoyed […]

Quickly Slash Staph Infections in Half with Colostrum Management

Staph (staphylococcus) is not easy to get rid of, but when you implement a good colostrum management system, it can easily be conquered. Often, dairyman and dairywomen view colostrum management as an easier way to organize their protocols. And while it certainly does that, the impact of the improved protocols and better colostrum handling is […]

5 Great Tips to Create the Perfect Maternity Area

At a Glance – Proper calf care immediately after birth is critical not only to raising healthy replacement heifers but also can help prevent calf health issues. Take these steps to maximize efficiency and ensure your calves receive the best care possible. Perhaps you are sitting at your desk evaluating the past few years and thinking […]

Three ways to improve newborn hygiene (Golden Calf for Progressive Dairyman)

A couple of weeks ago, I trained employees at a mid-size dairy farm. The place was well-run and the calf feeder had full support and trust of the farm owner. The guy liked his calves and cared about doing a good job. What surprised me about the farm was the lack of immediate hygiene. When […]