Key principles for calf-rearing success

By Jeanette Fisher*
October 15 2021 - 12:00pm
These much-used illustrations from Penn State University show quite clearly the lack of rumen development caused by feeding hay compared with feeding just milk and grain. Photos courtesy of Penn State University
These much-used illustrations from Penn State University show quite clearly the lack of rumen development caused by feeding hay compared with feeding just milk and grain. Photos courtesy of Penn State University

THE increasing demand by consumers for transparent animal welfare practices makes it imperative for all those involved in calf management to have a good understanding of the key principles involved in keeping calves healthy and growing well.

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