Utilizing colostrum management to achieve more high-producing dairy cows, improving farm efficiency and profitability.
The Challenge
In each herd, there is a large variation of the amount of antibodies
in colostrum between cows. Some cows produce many antibodies
– others very few.
If colostrum is fed directly from the cow, antibody absorption
mirrors its quality, leading to random results and limiting the calf’s
potential as high-producing dairy cow.
A calf’s ability to absorb antibodies declines rapidly after birth,
making it crucial to feed colostrum quickly while keeping bacteria
levels low and ensuring the right temperatur
Four Important Factors
These four crucial factors determine how well the calf absorbs antibodies from
colostrum — directly impacting future milk production.
HEALTH
Correct colostrum nutrition with a high level of antibodies ensures increased health and hereby reduction of cost.
TIME
Colostrum needs to be fed quickly after birth to maximize milk production.
BACTERIA
Bacteria reduce the calf’s absorption
of the vital antibodies in colostrum.
TEMPERATURE
For optimal absorption of antibodies, the colostrum needs to be fed at body temperature.
How ColoQuick Solves This
Step 1: High-Quality Colostrum Storage
Farmers freeze their best colostrum using our unique cartridge bag system, ensuring a consistent supply of top-quality colostrum. Correct colostrum nutrition with a high level of antibodies ensures increased health and hereby reduction of cost.
Step 2: Rapid Warming
When a calf is born, the frozen colostrum is quickly thawed to the perfect feeding temperature using the ColoQuick unit — in just 20 minutes.
Step 3: Optimal First Feeding
The newborn calf receives high-quality colostrum at the right temperature, right when it matters most, setting it up for a healthier and more productive future.
The Result
- Every calf receives the best start in a clean, controlled environment.
- Stronger immunity and reduced disease risk.
- More high-producing dairy cows, improving farm efficiency and profitability.
Meet one of our Colostrum Experts
My name is Gabriel Frainer, Executive Manager for the Americas at ColoQuick. With a background as a veterinarian and extensive experience in the dairy industry, I’m dedicated to helping farmers optimize colostrum management. By ensuring calves receive high-quality colostrum, I help build strong immunity and improve herd performance, resulting in healthier calves and more productive herds.
Feel free to contact me with any questions about how ColoQuick can fit into your farm and help give your future dairy cows the best start in life!
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