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Happy Calves Drinking
Calves fed frequently (every 4 hours), with milk intakes of at least 8 litres/day are quieter.Alongside the advantage of better average daily gains (ADG), calf vocalization is significantly diminished when calves are fed at several intervals throughout the day. Better ADG is achieved by total dry matter intakes greater than conventional methods (averaging 10% of body weight per day).
The 2001 study done by Thomas et. al. (App. Anim. Sci., 74: 165-173) concluded that significant vocalization differences existed between groups… Continue reading
Mixing Milk Replacers
There are many differing opinions and recommendations on the proper way of mixing a milk replacer. The need for hot, cold or lukewarm water and the effects on the calf are at the center of the discussion. Grober experience is derived from raising 70,000 calves annually. Research and information is compiled regularly related to feed costs, feed quality, digestibility, mixability etc. Changes are monitored at our calf rearing operations on a daily basis and throughout each growing period in terms… Continue reading
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