Effects of intake-based weaning and forage type on feeding behavior and growth of dairy calves fed by automated feeders

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to assess the effects of intake-based weaning methods and forage type on feeding behavior and growth of dairy calves. Holstein dairy calves (n = 108), housed in 12 groups of 9, were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 weaning treatments: milk reduction based on age...

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Main Authors: A. Welk, H.W. Neave, H.B. Spitzer, M.A.G. von Keyserlingk, D.M. Weary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-11-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030222005215