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Prep for the Seasonal Colostrum Slump: Expert Tips to Keep Your Freezers Full

  • Writer: ZISK
    ZISK
  • Sep 18
  • 1 min read
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Right now, it might feel like colostrum is in no short supply. Cows are calving, freezers are full and you might think you’re sitting pretty when it comes to inventory for the remainder of the year. But as the days get shorter and temperatures begin to cool, many operations will start to experience a perplexing challenge when it comes to feeding calves – lower colostrum yields.


“Many farms experience a common issue that leaves farmers and calf managers scratching their heads: declines in colostrum production during the fall and winter months,” says Katelyn Goldsmith, dairy outreach specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “This problem can make it difficult to quickly feed calves high-quality colostrum in adequate quantities.”


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By Taylor Leach

Updated July 24, 2025 07:09 AM

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