Hazard: When scaffolds are not erected or used properly, fall hazards can occur. About 2.3 million construction workers frequently work on scaffolds. Protecting these workers from scaffold-related accidents would prevent an estimated 4,500 injuries and 50 fatalities each year.
The amount of immunoglobulin ingested is also a major determinant of final serum immunoglobulin concentration. A practical rule-of-thumb is to feed 5 to 6% of the calf's body weight within the first 6 hours and repeat the feeding when the calf is about 12 hours old. For an 80 pound calf, this will equate to approximately 2 quarts of colostrum per feeding.
Colostrum and Colostrum Management. Colostrum feeding is crucial to ensure the survival and health of young calves. Much of the calf morbidity and mortality can be attributed to improper colostrum management. This is also the area of calf management that can most markedly affect overall calf performance. Every producer should periodically evaluate their colostrum management program to determine if improvements can be made.