Impacts of preweaning colostrum feeding practices and health measures on dairy cow production, while accounting for genetic potential.
J Anim Sci
; 1022024 Jan 03.
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| ID: mdl-38459921
The impact of calf management and health events have been predominately investigated during the preweaning period. However, calfhood events could also impact the animal's health and productivity as an adult. Results from this study indicate that colostrum feeding time and weaning weight were associated with production outcomes (milk, protein, and fat yields) across the first three lactations, and disease and antibiotic treatment can be detrimental to fat yield in the first lactation. By including genetic potential in the assessment of preweaning colostrum practices and health measures on production outcomes, we can more precisely identify areas to optimize calf management.
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Colostrum
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Dairying
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En
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J Anim Sci
Year:
2024
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Article