Effect of the Initial Time of Providing Oat Hay on Performance, Health, Behavior and Rumen Fermentation in Holstein Female Calves
For determining the appropriate time of feeding hay, 210 healthy Holstein calves at day two were randomly divided into three groups: basic diet (calf starter) without hay (CON), and the inclusion of oat hay from the second week (H2) or fourth week (H4) with basic diet. Calves were weaned on day 56 a...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/9/862 |