Abstract

An experimental calf-starter diet containing roasted whole soybeans, buffer and dehydrated alfalfa pellets was compared with a conventional calf starter for young calves on an early-weaning program. Overall means for weight gains, dry feed consumption, and fecal scores were similar for the two treatments. However, calves fed the experimental calf starter showed a trend toward higher gains at 4 and 5 wk of age. More fat than necessary in the diet and feeding of prestarter until 8 wk of age may have precluded finding significant benefits with the experimental starter.; Dairy Day, 1986, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1986;

Keywords: Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 87-88-S, Report of progress (Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station), 506, Dairy, High energy calf starter, Gain, Feed consumption, Fecal scores

How to Cite:

Carinder, W., Reddy, P. & Morrill, J., (1986) “Evaluation of high-energy calf starter for early-weaned calves”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(2), 42-44. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.3055