-Has a laxative effect which help in cleaning alimentary canal to remove meconium.
-It is rich in nutrients.
-Contains antibodies which gives immunity in young animals against diseases
-highly digestible to the underdeveloped digestive system.
-it is palatable hence the calf can take enough amounts.
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