Preweaning Nutrition and Its Effects on the Growth, Immune Competence and Metabolic Characteristics of the Dairy Calf

Preweaning Nutrition and Its Effects on the Growth, Immune Competence and Metabolic Characteristics of the Dairy Calf

Feeding increased volumes of milk in the preweaning phase has been shown to improve growth, morbidity and mortality rates in calves (<i>Bos Taurus</i>). This experiment enlisted 20 Holstein-Friesian dairy replacement calves from birth until weaning (at 10 weeks of age) and assessed the e...

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Main Authors: Emma M. Ockenden, Victoria M. Russo, Brian J. Leury, Khageswor Giri, William J. Wales
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
immune challenge
accelerated milk feeding
heifer calf development
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/5/829

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