One quick glance is usually all it takes to distinguish the difference between colostrum and milk; the consistency and color of colostrum typically give it away. However, we know that this first secretion from the mammary gland following calving differs from mature milk in more ways than what […]
Colostrum, or first milk produced by the mother after birth, is high in nutrients and antibodies. A newborn calf lacks disease protection because antibodies do not pass across the cow’s placenta to the fetus’ circulatory system. Antibodies in colostrum provide calves with their initial protection. Calves need about […]
The breed originated in central and upper Belgium in the 19th century, from crossing local breeds with a Shorthorn breed of cattle from the United Kingdom. Belgian Blue cattle were first used as a dairy and beef breed. The modern beef breed was developed in the 1950s by […]
Dairy farming has become an increasingly complex activity today, mostly due to its multidisciplinary demands. It is essential for dairy farmers and their advisers to take a broad 360-degree view of the business. In the Information Age there are many sources of data available to farmers and advisors, […]
The time before and just after calving is the most stressful time in a cow’s life. Because of the stress the cow is under, this period is when she is the most susceptible to disease and metabolic disorders. Keeping the cow calm and content during this time is […]
U.S. milk production jumped again in September, thanks to increases in cow numbers and output per cow but there’s more to the report than meets the eye. The United States Agriculture Department’s latest data shows output at 18.28 billion pounds, up 1.5% from September 2021. The 24 state […]
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