Cream of the colostrum — is thicker really better?

Two colostrum samples from the same farm may look identical, but the immunoglobulin concentration can vary significantly. Hence, it is not necessarily true that the thicker the colostrum, the better, writes Stephen Cadogan

It's not necessarily true that thicker colostrum is better or that colostrum from first-lactation cows is of poor quality.

It's not necessarily true that thicker colostrum is better or that colostrum from first-lactation cows is of poor quality.

They are just two of the colostrum myths busted by advisers at Tirlán, who say it is essential a calf gets plenty of clean, high-quality colostrum soon after birth. It provides calves with the best possible start in life.