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For those who use or keep on hand a dehydrated commercial product which one do you prefer & why?
Years ago, got colostrum from a local dairy, but was told that is high risk due to the greater possibility of Johne's in dairy herds. So, stopped doing that. Not sure of the risk, but sure don't want Johne's.I keep "calfs choice total hical colostum" on hand during my calving season. I read an article about what to look for in a replacement colostrum and it checked all the boxes. It is made by Alta Genetics USA. Can't say that I have had any problems with it but the best alternative is to get some fresh colostrum from a local dairy farm and freeze it until you need it.
This! My best friend had 2 registered Gelbvieh bulls that had Johne's from the same breeder. They were turned out on an old dairy lot as weanlings. Colostrum from a dairy is a gamble I'm not willing to take.Years ago, got colostrum from a local dairy, but was told that is high risk due to the greater possibility of Johne's in dairy herds. So, stopped doing that. Not sure of the risk, but sure don't want Johne's.