Colostrum: The First Meal

Authors

Sara Menchu, Utah State University
Allen Young, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

4-2019

Abstract

The first milk produced after calving is known as colostrum. It is important for calves to consume adequate amounts of colostrum as soon as possible, and this fact sheet tells why, including its quality and quantity.

Recommended Citation

Menchu, Sara and Young, Allen, "Colostrum: The First Meal" (2019). All Current Publications. Paper 1973.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/1973