“We also need to ensure all calves are fit for the beef supply chain, for example through practices such as feeding calves colostrum within six hours of birth.” Some of the factors supporting ...

Colostrum is rich in membranous vesicles of endocytic origin named exosomes, with proteins, lipids, RNA, and/or DNA cargos which can play different roles in physiological processes. Like other ...

The management of scour on farm involves a multifactorial approach where infectious pressure is minimised and the calves’ immunity is maximised. Hygiene, colostrum management, nutrition and ...

Middle Eastern importers are worried about what the end of Australia's live sheep export trade will mean for their consumers and business. The Kuwait Livestock Transport and Trading Company says ...

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — A 42-year-old St. Paul woman is accused of stealing a sheep and taking it on a walk alongside a dog over the weekend. The woman is charged with one count of rustling and ...

Sheep may be affected by viruses such as Maedi ... especially the failure of newborns to receive sufficient colostrum, can compromise the immune system, making young animals more vulnerable.

Calves receive 4-5 litres of colostrum within the first four hours of life – ideally within the first hour – and it must measure at least 25% on a Brix refractometer. Milk feeding rates have ...

Colostrum is the first liquid produced by mammals post-childbirth, characterized by its high nutritional value filled with antibodies, growth stimulants, and vital nutrients, thereby aiding ...