{"id":41242,"date":"2023-03-22T14:02:15","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T14:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agromasters.gr\/?p=41242"},"modified":"2024-07-19T08:07:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T08:07:03","slug":"the-value-of-colostrum-in-newborn-lambs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.agromasters.gr\/en\/the-value-of-colostrum-in-newborn-lambs\/","title":{"rendered":"The value of colostrum in newborn lambs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Colostrum: The Value for Newborn Lambs<\/span><\/h1>\n

The administration of high-quality and sufficient colostrum is crucial in preventing diseases like diarrhoea and pneumonia, ultimately reducing mortality rates in newborn lambs. Colostrum provides essential energy for temperature regulation, fosters faster growth rates, and enhances future performance.<\/p>\n

2. How much colostrum should a lamb consume?<\/span><\/h2>\n

For optimal results, colostrum should be administered as swiftly as possible, ideally within the first four hours of the lamb’s birth. Both timing and quantity are critical. A lamb with an average birth weight of 3.5 kilograms should consume at least 700ml of colostrum within the initial 18 hours of life.<\/p>\n

3. What does high quality, full of nutrients mean?<\/strong><\/h3>\n