Colostrum Management with Dr. Claire Windeyer

Dr. Claire Windeyer from the University of Calgary School of Veterinary Medicine joins the podcast to discuss the importance of colostrum in neonatal beef calves and gives advice on how and when to intervene.  She also discusses the pros and cons of various methods of colostrum supplementation.BCRC Calving Management Link with Resources on Colostrum:  https://www.beefresearch.ca/topics/calving-calf-management/00:00 – 2:10   Welcome and Introductions 2:11 – 5:02   Why is colostrum important for newborns?5:03 – 5:49 How long can calves effectively absorb antibodies after birth?5:50 – 8:25 How much colostrum does a calf require?8:26 – 10:54 Assessing colostrum quality in beef cows10:55 – 12:40 Factors affecting colostrum quality12:41 – 15:00 What are the consequences in calves getting inadequate colostrum?15:01 – 16:32 How common is less than adequate colostral intake occurring?16:33 - 20:42 Risk factors for inadequate transfer of immunity20:43 – 24:55 When to intervene and supplement a calf24:56 – 26:25 Best option for colostrum supplementation26:26 – 28:11 The dangers of utilizing purchased dairy colostrum28:12 - 30:55 What to look for when using colostrum replacers30:56 – 32:38 Storing and using extra colostrum32:39 –35:45 Bottle vs Tube Feeding Colostrum35:30 – 38:20 Assessing colostrum management in a herd38:21 – 39:30  Wrap up