Colostrum Management for Dairy Calves: Key Practices for Calf Health and Performance

Authors

• Drew Swartz, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Jacob Hadfield, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Kalen Taylor, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Maggi Mathews, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

6-11-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

8

Abstract

This fact sheet provides practical recommendations for dairy producers to improve colostrum management and support calf health and performance.

Recommended Citation

Swartz, D., Hadfield, J., Taylor, K., & Mathews, M. (2026). Colostrum management for dairy calves: Key practices for calf health and performance [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.