Colostrum Protocol

A calf is born with no active immune system. That makes it very important that
the calf be provided as quickly as possible with the first colostrum from the mother,
which is rich in immunoglobulins (IgGs) and a whole raft of other important nutrients.
IgGs are absorbed via the intestinal wall, and help the calf build up resistance to a
whole array of pathogens that the calf will encounter.

Colostrum step-by-step plan
1. Thoroughly milk the cow as quickly as possible following the birth of the calf.
2. Ensure that the colostrum is hygienically captured in order to keep the germ
counts as low as possible.
3. Check the quality of the colostrum with a refractometer (BRIX meter).
4. Using the table, calculate the minimum number of litres the calf must ingest.
5. Feed the colostrum to the calf as quickly as possible.
6. Store any remaining colostrum in the refrigerator for the next feed

A calf is born with no active immune system. That makes it very important that
the calf be provided as quickly as possible with the first colostrum from the mother,
which is rich in immunoglobulins (IgGs) and a whole raft of other important nutrients.
IgGs are absorbed via the intestinal wall, and help the calf build up resistance to a
whole array of pathogens that the calf will encounter.

Colostrum step-by-step plan
1. Thoroughly milk the cow as quickly as possible following the birth of the calf.
2. Ensure that the colostrum is hygienically captured in order to keep the germ
counts as low as possible.
3. Check the quality of the colostrum with a refractometer (BRIX meter).
4. Using the table, calculate the minimum number of litres the calf must ingest.
5. Feed the colostrum to the calf as quickly as possible.
6. Store any remaining colostrum in the refrigerator for the next feed