The effect of unrestricted milk feeding on the growth and health of Jersey calves
This study was conducted to determine the effect of feeding high milk volumes on the growth rate, health and cross-sucking behaviour in group-fed Jersey calves. Three-day-old heifers (n = 120) in a seasonal calving dairy herd were randomly assigned to one of 6 treatment groups. Three groups received...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2011-04-01
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Series: | Journal of the South African Veterinary Association |
Online Access: | https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/33 |