Pasteurizing milk before it is fed to calves reduces pathogens in milk by heating at a fixed temperature for a set length of time. It does not sterilize the milk, but typically kills 99% of pathogens, including the organisms that cause Mycoplasma and Johnes disease.When handled properly, pasteurization virtually eliminates the risks of feeding raw milk to calves. The Benefits With pasteurized whole milk, you can expect: ▪ A significantly higher rate of gain ▪ Increased pro