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DairyTalk 632: More Milk, Harder Weaning? The Trade-Off in Modern Calf Nutrition - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on a scientific review examining the potential benefits of higher milk allowances for dairy calves. At the center of the discussion is whether conventional restricted feeding programs unnecessarily limit biological growth potential and compromise calf welfare through prolonged hunger. The review indicates that greater nutrient intake before weaning can improve growth and feed efficiency, with potential longer-term benefits for mammary development and lifetime performance. However, higher milk intake can delay solid feed consumption, making the transition through…
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