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<blockquote data-quote="Dairyfarmerswife" data-source="post: 4691840" data-attributes="member: 52378"><p>We find these crossbred things are soon up and at it. I rarely bag anything. We lift calves once a day after lunch and milk the fresh cows first. Every calf is offered the chance to drink, and most do. If they don't we assess how full they are and bag if necessary/if they are particularly dopey. Like you we've blood tested for antibodies and always had good levels. If it ain't broke.... </p><p></p><p>Back to the OP, I also keep some good colostrum back in a lidded bucket. In February it's as cold as a fridge outside anyway so I don't think bacteria is growing very quickly. On the odd occasion I need some between milkings I'll warm it by putting a bucket inside another with hot water in and monitoring the temp till it's warm enough. </p><p></p><p>In your situation I wouldn't try to change to much too quickly but I'd insist on colostrum being warmed before feeding and giving it within 6 hours. (Unless your 12 hours includes time on the cow in which case I'd be less worried) </p><p></p><p>Can you get the calves blood tested to check for antibody transfer? Has to be under 7 days I think.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dairyfarmerswife, post: 4691840, member: 52378"] We find these crossbred things are soon up and at it. I rarely bag anything. We lift calves once a day after lunch and milk the fresh cows first. Every calf is offered the chance to drink, and most do. If they don't we assess how full they are and bag if necessary/if they are particularly dopey. Like you we've blood tested for antibodies and always had good levels. If it ain't broke.... Back to the OP, I also keep some good colostrum back in a lidded bucket. In February it's as cold as a fridge outside anyway so I don't think bacteria is growing very quickly. On the odd occasion I need some between milkings I'll warm it by putting a bucket inside another with hot water in and monitoring the temp till it's warm enough. In your situation I wouldn't try to change to much too quickly but I'd insist on colostrum being warmed before feeding and giving it within 6 hours. (Unless your 12 hours includes time on the cow in which case I'd be less worried) Can you get the calves blood tested to check for antibody transfer? Has to be under 7 days I think. [/QUOTE]
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