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Stunt growth, stunt future performance

Growth targets for young calves are well documented.  Now hone in on what should occur from weaning to first-calving. August 10, tadalafil 2013, p. 493

Heat stress shortchanges heifers (El estres caloric retrasa a las becerras)

Water the most essential nutrient

Across dairy cows, sick heifers, and calves, water is consumed at the rate of about 4 times dry matter intake

Age at first calving goal not realistic

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

Calfhood affects cowhood (La crienza en lactancia afecta la production de la vaca adulta). p. 364-365, June 2013.

Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference fills niche

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

Heat stress shortchanges heifers

Heat stress effects on calf and heifer performance

Calfhood impacts cowhood

Calf growth affects subsequent lactations.

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