Kelli Boylen for Progressive Dairyman
Colostrum, milk and milk replacers are all excellent sources of nutrients for calves, but also for bacteria.
Jenn Bentley of Iowa State University Extension says when that abundance of nutrients is combined with moisture, you have the key elements for bacterial proliferation, which can be detrimental to your calves’ health.
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