Effects of weaning strategies on health, hematology, and productivity in Holstein dairy calves
ABSTRACT: Weaning strategies in dairy calves vary considerably, though the effect on animal health is unclear. This study examined the effects of calf weaning age (6 vs. 8 wk) and pace (abrupt vs. gradual) on performance, blood, and health parameters in dairy calves. The experiment consisted of a 2...
Main Authors: | , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Elsevier
2023-10-01
|
Series: | Journal of Dairy Science |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030223004320 |