A recent research paper authored by a team of world-renowned calf researchers stated there is evidence that supports the use of colostrum as an early treatment of scours in young calves, shares Maureen Hanson.
Effectively treating calves for scours could be as easy as feeding them something that virtually every dairy farm has on hand: colostrum.”
Source: Dairy Herd Management, October 4, 2023. Link. Colostrum is packed with vitamins A, D, E, and B, plus high levels of essential minerals. In many cases scours is caused by a virus or protozoa that will not respond to antibiotics. Statistics show in U.S. calves suffering from scours, about 75% receive antibiotic treatment. Using colostrum to treat scours would be a simple, non-antibiotic, highly affordable option.