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May 15th 2012
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Proper handling of cattle during transport is important to Vance Kells, contract heifer grower in Satanta, Kan. After all, some heifers arriving at Circle Bar Heifer Ranch will have travelled 1,000 miles to get there.
May 15th 2012
Dairy Basics
Extreme heat can negatively influence a cow's ability to produce high quality colostrum. Heat stress can also negatively affect a calf's ability to absorb IgG from colostrum. Favorable environmental conditions are vital to promoting calf health, minimizing disease risk and mortality, subsequently encouraging growth rates. Two main reasons heat stress negatively influences successful passive transfer of immunity are discussed below.
