Description
The Colostrum Powder is a dried, skimmed Pre-milk Powder that contains a high level of free Amino Acids and Immunoglobulins.
Why is Colostrum So Important to Newborn Calves?
Colostrum is probably the most important thing you will ever feed your newborn calf. Preventing disease or the spread of disease has a lot to do with the first feeding of colostrum.
Calves are especially vulnerable to common bovine diseases such as scours and invasion from pathogens that are common in a livestock farm environment. When calves are first born, they must consume high-quality colostrum, or the first mother’s milk, which is extremely high in protein, natural growth hormones, minerals, vitamins, and most importantly, a special kind of antibodies not found in regular milk or milk replacer. These antibodies are known as IgG, immunoglobulins or globulin protein. Antibody absorption of the mother’s first milk is known as passive transfer immunity because, during the first 24 hours of life, a calf has the ability to absorb these antibodies directly into the bloodstream without the aid of digestion. After 24 hours, the ability for the calf’s body to absorb these antibodies falls to zero percent. This is known as failure of passive transfer, or FPT. For these reasons, feeding colostrum can either make, or break, the health of the animal for the rest of its life.
Benefits of Colostrum for Dogs and Cats
Colostrum for Pets has been shown in research studies to enhance the digestive system, immune function and repair of skin collagen, bone cartilage and nerve tissue. Colostrum is also very helpful for pets with allergies, bad breath, gingivitis and other gum and mouth diseases. It is good for pets at all ages of life.
Product Characteristics
- Appearance: yellow or yellowish powder
- Low fat Content
- High in IgG and IGF-1
- Certified BSE free
- Free from inhibitory additives
- High in vitamins and minerals
- Bovine product
- Pasteurized
- GMP + FSA assured
| Component: | % | Test assay Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71,1 | Kjeldahi Protein Assay |
| Water | 2,7 | Loss on drying |
| Lactose | 18,3 | Lactose Standard Assay |
| Fat | <1,0 | Standard lipid Assay |
| Ash | 4,0 | Burming Assay |
| Immuno Globulines(IG) | 34,7 w/w | HPLC |
| Immounoglobuline G (G1 + G2) | 30,2 w/w> | HPLC> |
