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Colostrum and Calves

First published:
18 November 2019
Last updated:
9 May 2025

Calves are born with a low immunity as important antibodies cannot be transferred from mother to calf until after birth. The first milk the cow produces is called colostrum and is rich in antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins. 


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