Effect of supplementation fat during the last 3 weeks of uterine life and the preweaning period on performance, ruminal fermentation, blood metabolites, passive immunity and health of the newborn calf
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DOI: 10.1017/s0007114519002174
Abstract: Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing essential fatty acids (FA), during late gestation and the preweaning and early weaning periods on passive immunity, growth, health, rumen fermentation parameters,… read more here.
Keywords: blood metabolites; calves fed; health; performance ... See more keywords
Roughage level and supplemental fat for newly received finishing calves: effects on growth performance, health, and physiological responses.
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac322
Abstract: This experiment evaluated the effects of roughage levels and supplemental fat on intake, growth performance, health, and physiological responses of newly received finishing cattle during 58-d receiving period. A total of 72 crossbred steers (initial… read more here.
Keywords: performance health; growth performance; supplemental fat; calves fed ... See more keywords
Effects of feeding corn containing an alpha-amylase gene on the performance and digestibility of growing cattle
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DOI: 10.1093/tas/txac013
Abstract: Abstract Two growth performance studies and two digestibility trials were conducted to evaluate the effects of feeding Enogen Feed Corn silage and corn grain to growing cattle. In Exp. 1, there were a total of… read more here.
Keywords: corn; digestibility; con; silage ... See more keywords
The effect of milk allowance on behavior and weight gains in dairy calves.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-11195
Abstract: The objective of this study was to investigate how milk allowance affects body weight gains and behavior before, during, and after weaning in dairy calves. Fifty-six Holstein calves were randomly assigned at 1wk of age… read more here.
Keywords: milk; treatment; weight gains; calves fed ... See more keywords
Effects of egg yolk inclusion, milk replacer feeding rate, and low-starch (pelleted) or high-starch (texturized) starter on Holstein calf performance through 4 months of age.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-13169
Abstract: The objectives of this research were to evaluate milk replacer (MR) feeding rates, alternative protein and fat sources in MR, and calf starter starch concentration and their effects on calf performance to 4 mo of… read more here.
Keywords: hip width; rate; high starch; calves fed ... See more keywords
Effect of milk replacer feeding rate, age at weaning, and method of reducing milk replacer to weaning on digestion, performance, rumination, and activity in dairy calves to 4 months of age.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-13692
Abstract: The objectives of this study were to evaluate calf performance, diet digestibility, and rumination activity when feeding 4 milk replacer (MR) feeding programs. Male Holstein calves (n = 96; 43 ± 1.2 kg of body… read more here.
Keywords: calves fed; age; milk replacer; digestibility ... See more keywords
Effects of colostrum and milk replacer feeding rates on intake, growth, and digestibility in calves.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-16682
Abstract: Newborn Holstein male calves (n = 50) born on a single dairy farm were assigned randomly at birth to receive 3 feedings of 1.8 L of pooled maternal colostrum (MC) at 1, 6, and 12… read more here.
Keywords: milk replacer; age; calves fed; calf starter ... See more keywords
Effect of amount of milk replacer fed and the processing of corn in starter on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and rumen and fecal fibrolytic bacteria of dairy calves.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-17372
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate effects of milk replacer (MR) feeding rate and processing of corn in calf starter (CS) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and rumen and fecal fibrolytic bacteria in… read more here.
Keywords: matter; calves fed; fibrolytic bacteria; digestibility ... See more keywords
Short communication: Variation in serum immunoglobulin G concentrations from birth to 112 days of age in Holstein calves fed a commercial colostrum replacer or maternal colostrum.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18400
Abstract: Serum IgG concentrations in dairy calves change throughout their first weeks of life, peaking at 24 h and then steadily decreasing until calves begin to produce endogenous IgG. The objective of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: maternal colostrum; holstein calves; colostrum replacer; colostrum ... See more keywords
Hot topic: Accuracy of refractometry as an indirect method to measure failed transfer of passive immunity in dairy calves fed colostrum replacer and maternal colostrum.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18947
Abstract: Serum total protein (STP) refractometry is a widely used indicator of failed transfer of passive immunity (FTPI), defined as serum IgG concentrations of read more here.
Keywords: maternal colostrum; fed maternal; colostrum; calves fed ... See more keywords
Simulation of feed restriction and fasting: Effects on animal recovery and gastrointestinal permeability in unweaned Angus-Holstein calves.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-20878
Abstract: Feed restriction and fasting experienced during commercial production negatively affect unweaned calves' behavior and health status. Transportation and stays at assembly centers are the main factors generating these disorders. For this study, 20 unweaned Angus-Holstein… read more here.
Keywords: restriction; feed; gastrointestinal permeability; feed restriction ... See more keywords