5 colostrum misconceptions solved. Photo: Mark Pasveer
By now, we know that immunoglobulin-G or IgG is a critical component in bovine colostrum. Some have gone so far as to say IgG is a magical component to protect calves and set them up for a lifetime of success when colostrum is delivered properly. “The real magic goes beyond IgG itself,” says Dave Cook, PhD., technical calf consultant for US company Milk Products. “Rather it is about achieving successful passive transfer of IgGs, which requires multiple critical steps of proper colostrum c
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