Give three qualities that make colostrum suitable for feeding a young calf

Give three qualities that make colostrum suitable for feeding a young calf

  1. It is highly digestible hence suitable for calves whose digestive system is not developed.
  2. Highly nutritious. It contains vitamins and proteins for growth and disease resistance
  3. It is rich in antibodies to enable the calves resist early disease infection
  4. It has a laxative effect and helps to clean the bowls/removal of first dung.
  5. It is highly palatable

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