Effects of the physical form of starter feed on the intake, performance, and health of female Holstein calves

Available literature on the effect of various physical forms of starter feed (PFSF) on calf performance is conflicting. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effect of the PFSF on feed intake, growth performance, blood metabolites, and the health of dairy calves. Twenty-four female Holstein calv...

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Published in:	Animal
Main Authors:	Í.R.R. Castro, G.B.C. Leite, I.F. Carrari, L.N.C. Silva, J.C.C. Chagas, D.D. More, M.I. Marcondes
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-02-01
Subjects:	Fecal composition Particle size distribution Sorting behavior Survival analysis Whole grain
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731124003379