Colo-Ig joins the Biochem’s line of quality bovine colostrum products.

Powerful Immune Support for Newborn Animals.

Lohne, November 2024. Biochem announces its newest product to support the first critical days of life. Colo-Ig is a highly palatable, potent immunity support formula for newborn calves, lambs, kids, piglets, and foals. Colo-Ig contains high levels of bovine immunoglobulins and a prebiotic capable of binding pathogenic bacteria for both protection and support.

“The first hours of life are crucial for newborn animals,” said Miriam Deppe, Product Manager for Dietary Feed Supplements at Biochem. “It is essential that they receive an adequate supply of high quality colostrum to ensure passive transfer and a healthy start.”

Mortality and morbidity rates remain high during the early stages of animal rearing, particularly in calves. In addition, performance studies indicate that feeding management during early rearing influences lifetime performance. Inadequate colostrum intake results in reduced, or absent, passive transfer of immunity and can set the animal up for increased disease incidence and mortality, reduced growth, and decreased productivity. 

Colo-Ig is a potent immunity support formula that contains high levels of bovine colostrum with 39 % immunoglobulin content on a protein basis. This makes Colo-Ig a rich source of active immunoglobulins, growth factors, and bioactive compounds. The addition of a proven prebiotic to Colo-Ig helps protect the newborn from pathogenic bacteria and increases resistance to disease.

“Colo-Ig is a high-quality, immunoglobulin-packed colostrum that can supplement the natural content of colostrum or completely replace maternal colostrum,” continues Deppe. “It is a reliable solution for improving colostrum supply and providing optimal support for young animals.”

Colo-Ig is a powder that can be mixed with milk, milk replacer, or water and is available in 360 g and 1.44 kg resealable bags.