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How much water should dairy calves drink?

Fatty acids have impact on calf performance

Fatty acid sources and levels in milk replacers and milk

Feeding program responses differ by calf breed November 11, 2013 p. 12

Holstein and Jersey calves responded differently to milk replacer feeding programs and ate less of an unpalatable calf starter

Pelleted versus texturized calf starters

Pelleted calf starters relate to ruminal acidosis.

Age at first calving goal not realistic

Data summary indicates 24 months age at first calving may still be best goal for most herds

Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference fills niche

Review of key presentations at Lancaster, view PA 2013 DCAH conference

NAHMS analyzes data on dairy heifer raisers

NAHMS 2011 Heifer Raiser data reviewed

Addition of fat to calf starters not beneficial

Added fat sources/levels in calf starters has largely negative effects on calf performance

On-farm heat treatment of colostrum studied

Minnesota field trials of pasteurized colostrum

Weaning age, feeding program affect calf gain.