1 hour ago

I am looking for black and white bull calves also beef calves’ bulls and heifers https://t.co/qYmJOi6W6k #teamdairy @nfustweets

5 hours ago

The January 2021 edition of Milk Manager News is available now to download and read on the FAS website. https://t.co/YcD4YUaf6Q #teamdairy

19 hours ago

The new AHDB strategy, which outlines plans for the next five years https://t.co/u42r0usC5b dairy specific… https://t.co/q50ZCpfXY9

19 hours ago

@themealman1 any obvious pointers @ColinMa66718242

19 hours ago

RT @themealman1: Spotted this growth on the end of a teat on an in calf heifer today. Due to calf in 1 month. What is it and can it be 'fix…

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3 Qs of colostrum management

Quantity - The recommendation is to give a first feed of 3 litres or 10% of body weight. This should be followed by another similar feed within 12 hours of birth.

Quality - Good quality colostrum contains at least 50g/litre of IgG. Any colostrum containing less than 20g/litre should not be used

Quickly - It is important that calves receive their first colostrum feed as soon as possible after birth, ideally within 2 hours

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