Influence of milk feeding levels and calf housing on subsequent performance of Holstein heifers

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of increased milk feeding levels or social housing during the preweaning stage of Holstein dairy heifers on subsequent weight gain, health, and reproductive parameters over time. A total of 210 heifers were grouped by calving date in groups of...

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Main Authors: M.E. Prado, J. Wilkerson, L.G. Schneider, P.D. Krawczel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-09-01
Series:JDS Communications
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666910221000739