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AgriLabs announces new, reformulated colostrum replacer

2015-01-16 14:57:23| Beef

One of the most important times in a calf’s life in terms of assuring its health is the first 12 hours after birth. That’s when the calf should get an adequate dose of colostrum, which provides the antibodies that sets the calf up for natural disease protection. What happens if the calf doesn’t get enough colostrum? The calf’s immune system may struggle for the rest of its life. And that’s where you step in. read more

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ACMC Tip: Importance of Colostrum

2014-10-03 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

UK - The importance of colostrum cannot be underestimated. It is almost impossible to rear piglets which have received no colostrum, points out ACMC veterinary consultant, Paul Thompson.

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Immunoglobulin is Important Benefit of Swine Colostrum in PEDV Battle

2014-04-07 15:32:00| National Hog Farmer

Source: South Dakota State University College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences The recent outbreak of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) reinforces the importance of immunoglobulins in swine colostrum to newborn pigs. read more

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Research Focuses on Attended Farrowings, Importance of Colostrum Intake

2014-02-21 17:53:00| National Hog Farmer

Source: Michigan State University Having barn personnel present when sows are farrowing and ensuring proper colostrum intake for piglets soon after birth can lead to significant benefits when it comes to building immunity in the piglets and helping equip them to respond to health challenges, according to Beth Ferry, Michigan State University Extension swine specialist. read more

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