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G90-987 Colostrum Quality And Absorption In Baby Calves, Duane N. Rice, Douglas G. Rogers

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide explains the importance of early feeding of high quality colostrum to the newborn calf.

The intake and absorption of colostral immunoglobulins, which include antibodies against disease, are essential to the health of the newborn calf. The newborn calf is virtually devoid of circulating antibodies and thus relies on antibodies acquired from colostrum for protection against common disease-causing organisms (pathogens). Significant amounts of the antibodies obtained from good quality colostrum, if fed early enough, are transferred across the small intestine and into the blood during the first few hours of life (passive transfer). Antibodies entering the blood are further …

Ec90-268 Nebraska Beef Weaning-Yearling Worksheet

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

EC90-268, Nebraska Beef Weaning-Yearling Worksheet helps farmers and ranchers keep track of details on a an animal's performance through a given year.

Ec90-267 Nebraska Beef Sire Summary Card

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

EC90-267, Nebraska Beef Sire Record Card helps farmers and ranchers keep track of details on a sire's performance through a given year.