within the first 3 hours after birth
10 % of the body weight of the newborn calf
of high-quality colostrum within the first three hours after birth.
This lays the foundation for further development to full performance and health.
Feeding the calf immediately after birth is crucial for its further development.
A calf is born without immune protection and is defenceless against diseases. The newborn calf can absorb so-called immunoglobulins via the colostrum in order to build up its own immune system and shield itself against pathogens, etc. The calf's intestinal wall is permeable to bacteria immediately after birth. Immediately after birth, the permeability of the intestinal wall for immunoglobulins from colostrum is at its highest.
It is therefore recommended for the optimal supply of newborn calves...
- within the first 3 hours after birth
- 10 % of the body weight of the newborn calf
- of high-quality colostrum within the first three hours after birth
This lays the foundation for further development to full performance and health.