Calf Note #66 – Chemical treatment of colostrum

Click here for a PDF file Introduction Colostrum is an essential part of calf management.  There…

Calf Note #65 – Dietary cation-anion balance in dairy calves

Click here for a PDF file Introduction Growth of dairy calves and heifers is usually correlated…

Calf Note #64 – Does housing method influence calf behavior?

Click here for a PDF file Introduction Housing calves in hutches has been an industry “standard”…

Calf Note #63 – What is Rumen Abrasive Value?

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Calf Note #62 – Calf Age, Total Protein and FPT in Calves

Click here for a PDF file Introduction.   Measuring the degree of transfer of passive immunity is…

Calf Note #61 – Effect of Nutrient Intake on Growth in Beef Calves

Click here for a PDF file NOTE:  Feeding, management and growth of beef calves varies somewhat…

Calf Note #59 – Environmental Effects on Calf Feeding – Basic Concepts

Click here for a PDF file Introduction Feeding milk or milk replacers to young calves often…

Calf Note #69 – Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle

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Calf Note #60 – Transfer of Immunoglobulins to the Intestine

Click here for a PDF file Introduction Consumption of colostrum within the first 24 hours results…