Appropriate Dairy Calf Feeding from Birth to Weaning: “It’s an Investment for the Future”

Dairy calves must be fed appropriately to meet their nutritional needs, supporting optimal growth and development to achieve the recommended target age at first calving (AFC) of 24 months. Traditional restricted milk feeding practices suppress growth, contribute to negative welfare states and may re...

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Main Authors: Laura J. Palczynski, Emma C. L. Bleach, Marnie L. Brennan, Philip A. Robinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/1/116