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Table 3 Dry Matter (DM) intake per calf (milk concentrate, hay) day 10 to day 80 - Experiment 1 and 2 (kg)

From: Effect of milk feed source, frequency of feeding and age at turnout on calf performance, live-weight at mating and 1st lactation milk production

 

Experiment 1

Experiment 2

OD

TD

ODO

OD

ODMR

ODMRO

Milk

28

28

28

28

22

22

Concentrate

71

71

44

61

89

65

Hay

8.5

8.8

0

5.5

5.9

0

DM per Kg LW gain

2.3

2.2

1.6*

2.0

2.1

1.6*

  1. OD = once a day, TD = twice a day, ODO = once a day/outdoor.
  2. ODMR = once a day/milk replacer, ODMRO = once a day/milk replacer/outdoor.
  3. * contribution of grass not measured.
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Irish Veterinary Journal

ISSN: 2046-0481