Effect of feed intake on heat production and protein and fat deposition in milk-fed veal calves

Energy requirements for veal calves have not been updated recently despite the increased age at slaughter and the predominance of the Prim’Holstein breed in Europe. The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of four feeding levels (FLs) on protein and fat deposition and heat producti...

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Main Authors: E. Labussiere, G. Maxin, S. Dubois, J. van Milgen, G. Bertrand, J. Noblet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731108003777