calf drinking milk

For many farmers, participating in or witnessing a birth is a humbling experience. Every time a calf is born, according to those who have been farming for a while, it is a miracle.

The first feeding after a cow gives birth is essential for the well-being of the calf since mother's milk includes vital nutrients needed to ward off illnesses and strengthen the immune system. Colostrum is the name for the milk that a cow makes right after giving birth. Colostrum has a golden colour and is thick and creamy. Colostrum should be consumed by calves within the first few hours of life.