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Inflammation in Calves
Inflammation is a normal immune response to infection. This local response to cellular injury results in capillary dilation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, and pain and serves as a mechanism to initiate the elimination of toxins and damaged tissue. Enteric Inflammation Most pathogens that wreak havoc on young calves attack the digestive system. At this point in time, young calves have both an underdeveloped digestive system and an underdeveloped immune system. An overabundance of pathogenic bacteria colonizing the gut can lead to infection and disease. Enteric pathogens bind to and destroy villi cells at different degrees, but all create inflammation...
Interview with Michelle Waterman- United Kingdom
Beef on dairy crosses have become very popular not only here in the United States, but also in other countries as well. In today’s article Michelle Waterman shares what it is like raising beef on dairy crosses on her farm in the United Kingdom...
The Art of Nature, Built on Science
Calf Distinction is a brand that creates innovative and science-backed products designed to promote the health and growth of young calves. Our products are a combination of the art of nature and the latest scientific advancements in the field of animal health and nutrition. This unique combination sets us apart from our competitors and makes us the go-to brand for producers who want the best for their animals...
Benefits Of Feeding Transition Milk To Calves
Transition milk contains many of the same bioactive compounds as colostrum, but in lower levels, and has been found to have a positive impact on calf health and gut development. Due to the fact that harvesting and managing transition milk is difficult, many bottle-fed calves miss out on receiving any transition milk as they are typically switched abruptly from colostrum to whole milk or milk replacer...
Hydration: Don’t let the Calf’s Immune Cells get Thirsty
You can’t race a car without oil, and a calf can’t fight disease without hydration. Water carries important components of the immune system, including nutrients, to where they need to go and carries away waste from organs that are the byproducts of the calf’s everyday metabolism as they consume food and turn it into energy. If not flushed out, that waste has the potential to become toxic and weaken the immune system...