SCCL

04/24/2026

🚨 Last few days to register — our webinar is NEXT WEEK! 🚨

If you’re a producer (or know one), you won’t want to miss this practical session focused on colostrum quality and consistency—especially when Brix levels fall short.

Colostrum quality isn’t always visible, but its impact on calf health starts on day one. When quality is low or inconsistent, risk increases fast.
🎙️ Join Dr. Kimberly Egan (veterinarian & colostrum specialist) and Wisconsin dairy producer Jim Van Patter (Nehls Farms) as they share everything you need to know. Hear directly from a producer who’s applied these strategies—and the results they’ve seen.

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04/21/2026

Whole bovine colostrum works best when it’s kept intact. Removing colostral fat weakens the natural bioactives that support immunity, gut health, energy, and early‑life resilience.

Calves thrive on whole colostrum 🐮💪
Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04czl6-0

04/18/2026

\When colostral fat is removed and replaced with alternative fats, the result is a product that no longer delivers the full biological function calves are designed to receive at birth. True bovine colostrum works best when it’s kept whole.

That’s why SCCL’s Calf Choice Total – HiCal keeps colostrum intact. With 100 g of IgG per bag and over 20% natural bovine colostral fat, it delivers the power of maternal colostrum—backed by a robust antibody profile from over 1.4 million cows, proven safety, cleanliness, and convenience.

For calves to thrive and reach their genetic potential, nothing but whole bovine colostrum will do 🐮
🔗 Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04cz6F-0

04/18/2026

At Driftwood Dairy, standardizing and enriching colostrum transformed calf outcomes—from 20% of calves testing in the low protein range to 90% in the high range. The result? Calves receiving the IgGs, immunity, and nutritional support they need for a strong, healthy start.

With rising costs and tighter margins, getting colostrum right isn’t optional. Consistency, data, and trust in the system make the difference—and you can see it in the calves.

🎥 Hear directly from Oscar Rivera, Dairy Manager at Driftwood Dairy, on why SCCL became part of their protocol.

04/14/2026

For more than 30 years, SCCL’s commitment to research and global collaboration has helped shape the future of colostrum science—and this month is a powerful reminder of those roots. The Journal of Dairy Science recently released a pre-publication feature highlighting five SCCL researchers and affiliates across four peer-reviewed papers, advancing our understanding of colostrum management, neonatal calf health, and the critical role of colostral fat.

• Dr. Dave Renaud - SCCL Contractor Associate Professor at the University of Guelph
• Dr. Lucia Pisoni - SCCL Technical Veterinarian in Latin America
• Dr. Joseph Gross - SCCL Research Collaborator and Prof at the University of Bern in Switzerland
• Dr. Michael Steele - SCCL Research Strategic Partner and Professor at the University of Guelph
• Dr. Kathleen Denholm - SCCL Research Collaborator, Professor at the University of Glasgow, and Research associate in New Zealand

We are so proud to be leaders in the field of colostrum science and are always impressed on our partners' abilities to influence industry. Follow along on socials as we post key findings and highlights of the featured articles to continue to spread the knowledge with our communities.

📄 The papers included in the pre-publishing feature were:
→ Factors Associated with Preweaning Morbidity, Lung Consolidation, and Mortality in Preweaned Holstein Calves in Ontario, Canada. 2026. Edwards, K.Y., McNichol, A.K., LeBlan, S.J., DeVries, T.J., Steele, M.A., Costa, J.H.C., and Renaud, D.L. DOI: https://hubs.ly/Q04c0mbT0

→ Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating the Practical and Biological Limits of Single-Feed Colostral IgG Dosing in Australian Holstein and Angus x Holstein Calves. 2026. Hapukotuwa, D.A., House, J.K., Denholm, K., and Rowe, S. DOI: https://hubs.ly/Q04b_nFx0

→ The Expanding Dairy-Beef Calf Industry: Challenges and Opportunities in Pre-Feedlot Nutrition, Health and Welfare. 2026. McCarthy, H.R., Chapelain, T., Pisoni, L., Echeverry-Munera, J., Wood, K.M., Renaud, D.L., and Steele, M.A. DOI: https://hubs.ly/Q04c0dJT0

→Colostral Fat Content Modulates Glucose Homeostasis and Lipid Metabolism in Neonatal Calves Exposed to Cold Temperatures. 2026. Erkinger, H., von Riedheim, A.E., Calisici, O., and Gross, J.J. DOI: https://hubs.ly/Q04b_S1C0

04/10/2026

Colostrum is nature’s first and most powerful nutrition for a calf. 💛 It sets the foundation for both short‑ and long‑term health and productivity.

When on‑farm challenges prevent calves from getting what they need, a high‑quality powdered colostrum must be available—and FAST—so no calf misses out.

Because a strong start changes everything. 🐮✨
Learn More: https://hubs.ly/Q04bk8_p0

04/09/2026

Late lambing doesn’t change the fundamentals.

Strong early nutrition is still key for supporting growth and performance. Using a high‑quality, whole bovine colostrum supplement and replacer is essential, even later in the season!

👉 Did you know we have location‑specific pages?
For UK & Ireland, follow SCCL UK & Ireland
For Mexico, follow SCCL México

Don't take your foot off the gas! Lambs born later in the season still require a solid foundation so you can finish the lambing season strong 🐑

Late-lambing flocks still need strong early nutrition to support lamb growth and performance. A high-quality colostrum supplement is essential.

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04/06/2026

The SCCL team will be at the 2026 National Holstein Convention in Burnaby, BC, and we’re excited to lead a presentation you won’t want to miss 🐮

Sydney Fortier will be speaking on colostrum enrichment and advanced colostrum applications — sharing how producers can support calf immunity when maternal colostrum quality isn’t viable, as well as the role colostrum can play during transition periods and in restoring gut health.

Raised in northeast Alberta, Sydney brings a strong research foundation to the conversation, with a Bachelor of Agriculture Science in animal science and a Master of Animal Science focused on production systems. Her experience investing in research and innovation, paired with her current role at SCCL, allows her to translate science into practical, on‑farm strategies for producers around the world.

If you’re attending the conference, and looking for actionable insights and a fresh perspective on how colostrum can do more for calf health, this is a presentation you won’t want to miss.
🔗 Learn more about the event program: https://hubs.ly/Q049N4qf0

04/03/2026

🚨 Upcoming Webinar!
Colostrum quality isn’t always viable—but when Brix levels fall short, the impact on calf health can be immediate.

Join us for an farm based, practical webinar built specifically for dairy producers, where you’ll hear directly from:
- Dr. Kimberly Egan, veterinarian and colostrum specialist
- Jim Van Patter, dairy producer, Nehls Farms

Together, they’ll walk through how to:
✅ Use Brix readings to make confident feeding decisions
✅ Manage low or inconsistent colostrum without adding complexity
✅ Apply a simple enrichment strategy to improve consistency and calf outcomes

You’ll get real-world insight from a U.S. producer who’s put these strategies into practice, plus clear, actionable steps you can take back to your own operation.
If you’re looking for a straightforward way to improve calf starts when colostrum doesn’t meet your standards, this session is for you.

🗓 April 29, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM Central (US & Canada)

Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q049zHnY0

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Join us for a practical, on-farm focused webinar designed to help dairy producers take control of colostrum quality—especially when Brix levels fall short. Colostrum quality isn’t always visible, but its impact on calf health and performance is immediate. When maternal colostrum comes in low, in...

04/02/2026

In dairy herds, long-term performance starts at day one.

Colostrum isn’t just about passive immunity—it also plays a critical role in early energy, thermoregulation, and setting calves up for healthy growth and future productivity.

However, not all colostrum products are built the same. Some formulations rely on alternative ingredients rather than true whole bovine colostrum, which can result in differences in fat composition and overall biological function.

Those differences matter most in the first hours after birth, when calves are most responsive to high-quality nutrition.

Investing in a consistent, whole colostrum program helps ensure calves get the start they need to reach their full potential in the milking herd.

👉 Learn more here:
https://hubs.ly/Q049x9Fr0

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03/31/2026

Better Data. Better Colostrum. Better Calves. Without tracking, it’s nearly impossible to connect your colostrum program to real calf health results.
✔ Measure colostrum quality (Brix %)
✔ Track volume fed
✔ Record health & treatment outcomes

If your colostrum is under 25% Brix, enrich!
🔗 Learn more about Enrichment here: https://hubs.ly/Q048xlvb0

03/27/2026

New Podcast Episode is out! In this episode of Beyond Colostrum: An SCCL Podcast, we explore how colostrum enrichment is transforming calf health, immunity, and the on-farm management practices to better inform colostrum management.

Join leading experts Dr. Juliana Mergh Leão and Dr. Dave Renaud as they break down the science behind maternal colostrum variability and what it means for calf development. Learn how enrichment strategies are creating new opportunities to standardize colostrum quality and improve immune transfer in calves.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
✔️ Why maternal colostrum quality varies, and how it impacts calf health
✔️ How colostrum enrichment helps improve consistency and immunity
✔️ The importance of both quality AND quantity in colostrum feeding
✔️ Practical on-farm strategies like Brix measurement, hygiene protocols, and feeding management
✔️ How new research is reshaping traditional calf care practices

Whether you’re a dairy producer, calf manager, veterinarian, or livestock professional, this episode delivers actionable insights backed by science to help you optimize your colostrum program.

🎧 Tune in now to stay ahead of the curve in calf health and colostrum management.
👉 Watch: https://hubs.ly/Q048wN-H0
👉 Listen: https://hubs.ly/Q048xkhp0