Colostrum Importance - Lindsay Waechter-Mead
Jun 14, 2022

Video: Colostrum Importance - Lindsay Waechter-Mead

Some cattle producers opt for summer calving. If you are doing so, you'll want to make sure your calves are getting the right amount of nutrition. Colostrum is the first milk produced after calving. It has a different composition than milk as it plays an important role in the being the first meal the calf receives. Market Journal intern Madison Kreifles recently discussed this topic with an extension educator to learn more.
 

Colostrum Importance - Lindsay Waechter-Mead

Colostrum Importance - Lindsay Waechter-Mead

Some cattle producers opt for summer calving. If you are doing so, you'll want to make sure your calves are getting the right amount of nutrition. Colostrum is the first milk produced after calving. It has a different composition than milk as it plays an important role in the being the first me... More
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