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Feed additives for replacement heifer calves

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 November 2017

J Hughes
J Hughes*
Affiliation:
The West of Scotland Agricultural College, Crichton Royal Farm, Dumfries, DG1 4SZ
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In a 2 year calving system, growth rates of at least 0.65 kg/d are required in the first winter, preferably at only moderate concentrate input levels. One potential method of increasing feed efficiency and reducing costs is to use feed additives. A trial was carried out to examine the use of two feed additives as supplements for heifer calves offered silage and concentrates.

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Dairying
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1984 , March 1984 , pp. 130
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1984

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