Effects of Physical Forms of Total Mixed Rations on Intake, Weaning Age, Growth Performance, and Blood Metabolites of Crossbred Dairy Calves

This study evaluated the effects of hay-based total mix ration (TMR) in pelleted or unpelleted form on intake, weaning age, performance parameters, blood metabolites, and cost-effectiveness in crossbred dairy calves during the preweaning period under hot climatic conditions. Thirty calves (4 &#1...

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Main Authors: Zahid Iqbal, Muhammad A. Rashid, Talat N. Pasha, Jalees Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/8/495