Be sure you’re getting the right kind of colostrum supplement or replacement to calves if fresh colostrum isn’t available. By: Patrick Gunn, Iowa State University Extension cow-calf specialist and ...

You can add bovine colostrum supplements to the list, too. Last year, bovine colostrum was one of the fasting growing wellness crazes, and it’s continuing in 2025. It’s claimed to reduce signs ...

In a recent extension meeting, a dairy producer asked if %Brix readings on second milking colostrum is an appropriate method to estimate colostrum IgG. After evaluating multiparous Jersey cow ...

The cow’s plain of nutrition and diet during gestation can affect her colostrum (first milk) production, milk yield, and the long-term health of her calf. Ensuring the cow receives sufficient ...

Ideally, you want to choose a supplement made from colostrum that comes from grass-fed, pasture-raised cows. These cows produce colostrum that is higher in nutrients and free from harmful hormones ...

That is in the protein content of the milk used to make it. A2 cows have milk with only the A2 beta-casein protein and not the A1 protein in milk from most contemporary dairy cows. This is important ...

It sure beats milking a fresh heifer for the first time at 2 a.m. Colostrum replacer, though pricey at $20 to $25 or more for 2 qt., offers convenience and, more importantly, passive immunity for ...

If the lack of nutrients continues as the cow is coming into milk, it also impacts colostrum quality and quantity. “What we do to that cow has an impact on that calf. When we get negative production ...

Anveshan Ghee is handcrafted using the traditional Bilona method from the milk of free-grazing A2 cows. It boasts rich nutrition, a nutty aroma, and a golden hue. Popular for its purity and farm ...

A2 Dairy is a specific type of milk that comes from cows that produce only the A2 beta-casein protein. Breeds like Jersey, Guernsey, and some types of Holsteins are the cows that produce that type of ...