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Effects of type of liquid feed and feeding frequency
on calf performance
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Department of Animal Nutrition,
National Research Institute of Animal Production,
32-083 Balice, Poland
Publication date: 2004-08-30
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B. Niwińska
Department of Animal Nutrition,
National Research Institute of Animal Production,
32-083 Balice, Poland
J. Anim. Feed Sci. 2004;13(Suppl. 1):167-170
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The effects of liquid feed and feeding frequency on concentrate mixture intake, rumen
fermentation and rearing performance were investigated in 24 bull calves divided into 2 groups,
receiving milk or milk-replacer once or three times a day. VFA concentration was estimated in
the rumen fluid at 36 and 90 days of age. The liquid feed did not influence the concentrate intake
(P>0.05). The calves receiving milk were characterized by higher concentration of butyric acid in
the rumen fluid (P≤0.02) and higher daily weight gains (P≤0.02) compared with those fed milkreplacer. The increasing feeding frequency during the period from 7 to 36 days of age was reflected
in lower daily intake of concentrate mixture (P=0.02).
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