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New study highlights the risks of poor colostrum protocols on dairy farms

Inadequate transfer of passive immunity can still occur if colostrum protocols are not up to scratch

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Simple adjustments to colostrum management can help achieve successful passive transfer.
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Simple adjustments to colostrum management can help achieve successful passive transfer.

A high proportion of calves on some farms are failing to achieve adequate passive transfer of immunity, even when colostrum quality appears good, according to a case report published recently. The report...

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