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Colostrum: aka “Liquid Gold”

May 14, 2014 by Sara Wood Leave a Comment

    Colostrum - the first milk a calf receives from a cow after being born - is absolutely critical for the health of a newborn calf and even more so for calves with a traumatic delivery.       Colostrum is often referred to as "liquid gold" and for good reason.  This milky substance is full of vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates and … [Read more...] about Colostrum: aka “Liquid Gold”

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