Good nutrition will support smooth calving
As dairy farmers know all too well, the calving season brings with it significant nutritional demands on the herd.
What is failure of passive transfer (FPT) and why is it relevant to my herd?
When is a calf more likely to get FPT?
Colostrum testing
Preserving colostrum quality
Take home tips
Timing and volume of colostrum feeding: When you know you are feeding good quality colostrum, the next things to consider are when to feed it and how much to feed.
Take home tips
Tubing Colostrum
Take home tips
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