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Ghent University offers a unique proposal: the collaboration between veterinarians, physicians and scientists from different disciplines present at Ghent University takes the research to a higher level and creates many opportunities for innovation. At our Faculty of Veterinary Medicine these innovations can be tested in our own facilities and on the target species.
Check what we can offer in these fields
Article published in Landbouwleven Magazine (February/2025)
4 Mar 2025
🍼🐄 New guidelines for colostrum and drying management in cattle
Did you know that calves are born without antibodies or immunoglobulins? This makes them extremely vulnerable to infections right from birth. To give them the best possible start, they need high-quality colostrum in a sufficient volume and as soon as possible after calving.
But what exactly does sufficient, qualitative, and as soon as possible mean? This article dives into these key questions and provides the latest insights on colostrum and drying management in cattle.
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