Impact of corn processing and weaning age on calf performance, blood metabolites, rumen fermentation, and behavior

Abstract This study examined the impact of two corn processing methods (steam-flaked (SFC) vs. ground) combined with two weaning ages (50 or 75 days) on calf performance, blood metabolites, rumen fermentation, nutrient digestion, and behavior. The study involved 48 three-day-old Holstein calves, wit...

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Main Authors: A. Rahimi, G. R. Ghorbani, F. Hashemzadeh, M. Mirzaei, H. R. Saberipour, F. Ahmadi, M. H. Ghaffari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-37728-3