Improving the health of newborn calves with probiotics

A recently published study found improvements in rumen development and the health status of newborn Holstein calves supplemented with compound probiotics. Newborn calves are sensitive to environmental changes and colonisation by opportunistic and potentially pathogenic bacteria, which may lead to high morbidity and mortality. An early feeding regimen and nutrition have effects on rumen development and the establishment of rumen microbiota. This effect could persist for a long time and, conseq