Antibodies contained in colostrum are critical for preventing infections before the young animal’s own immune system gains experience with microbes, matures and takes over.
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Antibiotics best treatment for joint infections in calves – Animal Health
UPDATED: August 19, 2025 – Joint infections in calves can be difficult to manage. In a few cases, treatment of this crippling disease will be successful, but in many instances, it is more economical to kill the animal. Prevention is the key. When a joint is inflamed due to bacteria, the condition is referred to as septic […] Read more
