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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

Calf rearing programs are beginning to evolve

Selected Abtracts reviewed from 2012 JAM Phoenix

On-farm heat treatment of colostrum studied

Minnesota field trials of pasteurized colostrum

A return to the hay, starter debate. (Regresando al debae del heno y el concentrado). p.552 and 554, September 2012.

Transition periods aren’t just for your dry periods.

Weaning age, feeding program affect calf gain.

Ruminal development in calves studied.

A return to the hay, starter debate.

Presentation at DCHA addresses heifer feeding.