Colostrum Management for Dairy Calves: Technical Guidelines for Consultant Evaluation and Implementation

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 a technical overview of colostrum management in dairy calves, including evaluation methods and evidence-based recommendations for consultants, educators, and students.

Recommended Citation

Swartz, D., Hadfield, J., Taylor, K., & Mathews, M. (2026). Colostrum management for dairy calves: Technical guidelines for consultant evaluation and implementation [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.