Colostrum (I): Hand management

Pig Progress’s expert, John Gadd, takes a look at colostrum. There are many that would think there is little more left to say about colostrum – so why raise the subject? On the contrary things postnatally are changing fast. John explains. EXPERT We know it is vital to provide maternal immunogens to bridge the gap before the neonate acquires its own immunity. And that this must be done quickly within 12 to 18 hours before the gut closes to these large molecules. So what’s new