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Agri-Pro Enterprises Colostrum Storage Bags

By Agri-Pro Enterprises

Last reviewed: December 2025

Specialized colostrum storage bags enable organized freezer storage of surplus quality colostrum for future calf feeding needs.

Overview

Colostrum storage bags are designed specifically for freezing and storing surplus high-quality colostrum, creating a bank of immunity for future calves when maternal colostrum is inadequate.

Product Features

Design

  • Heavy-duty freezer-grade plastic
  • Resealable closure
  • Volume markings
  • Label area for recording
  • Sizes

    Typically 1-4 quart capacities to match feeding amounts.

    Best Practices

    Colostrum Selection

    Only store high-quality colostrum (22%+ Brix).

    Labeling

    Record:

  • Date collected
  • Dam identification
  • Brix reading
  • Any special notes
  • Portioning

    Package in amounts convenient for feeding.

    Freezing

  • Lay flat in freezer
  • Quick freeze
  • Store at 0°F or below
  • Thawing Protocol

    Water Bath Method (Preferred)

  • Warm water (110°F)
  • Allow gradual thawing
  • Keep bag sealed
  • Mix gently when thawed
  • Avoid

  • Microwave heating (creates hot spots)
  • Overheating (damages immunoglobulins)
  • Refreezing thawed colostrum
  • Storage Duration

    Frozen

    12 months when properly stored.

    Thawed

    Use within 24 hours, refrigerated.

    Organization System

    Rotation

    Use oldest first (FIFO).

    Inventory

    Track quantities available.

    Accessibility

    Organize for easy retrieval.

    When to Use Stored Colostrum

  • Dam has poor quality colostrum
  • Dam cannot be milked
  • Biosecurity concerns
  • Calf needs additional feeding
  • Cost Effectiveness

    Capturing surplus quality colostrum creates valuable inventory at minimal cost.

    Key Features

    • Flat Freezing Design: Thin profile enables quick freezing and rapid thawing
    • Pre-Printed Labels: Space for recording dam, date, quality score, and volume
    • Volume Markings: Easy measurement of colostrum quantity
    • Leak-Resistant Seal: Reliable closure prevents messy leaks in freezer
    • Food-Grade Material: Safe for animal feeding applications
    • Convenient Sizing: Typical 2-4 quart capacity matches feeding needs

    Ideal For

    Farm Types: Commercial dairy operations, Calf ranches, Registered breeding herds, Any dairy raising replacement heifers

    Pricing Information

    Here is the pricing information for Colostrum Storage Bags:

    Single-use colostrum storage bags for freezing and thawing colostrum.

    Pricing Model: Per-unit disposable pricing

    Available through calf supply distributors and farm supply retailers.

    Pros & Considerations

    Advantages:
    • Purpose-designed for colostrum management
    • Quick thaw time from flat freezing design
    • Pre-printed labeling keeps inventory organized
    • Leak-resistant for clean storage
    • Economical compared to improvised solutions
    • Enables quality-based colostrum banking
    Considerations:
    • Single-use products requiring ongoing purchase
    • Freezer space needed for colostrum bank
    • Proper thawing technique still required
    • Cannot improve quality of poor colostrum

    Evaluation Questions

    Key questions to consider when evaluating Colostrum Storage Bags:

    1. Do you currently bank frozen colostrum?
    2. How do you assess colostrum quality before freezing?
    3. What volume do you typically feed newborn calves?
    4. How much freezer space is available for colostrum?
    5. How many calves are born during peak calving?
    6. Do you test colostrum with a Brix refractometer?
    7. Who is responsible for colostrum collection and storage?
    8. What is your budget for colostrum management supplies?

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