Colostrum is a miraculous, life-giving substance full of growth factors and nutrients designed to spur growth and health of the new-born. Many valuable substances may be extracted from colostrum for use in human infant food or human medicine.
The market is pretty limited, but frozen colostum is reputed to sell for $1.20 per pound – that’s $120 per CWT.
The specifications are exacting. Only colostrums from milk cows that have previously calved is allowed – no colostrums from springers. Finally, only milk from the first day following calving is permitted.
Source:
The Milkweed, December 2012 Issue, page 18
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Colostrum also has many uses in animal health. Many of our ABC products contain colostrums as one of the ingredients. Check it out!