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Getting Better Calf Starter Intake

"Getting Better Calf Starter Intake" is the title of the October 2019 issue of the calf management newsletter. The key points in the letter are:

·        Begin with a calf starter grain that calves want to eat.

·        Offer only a handful of grain to youngest calves until they begin to eat it.

·        Change grain frequently for youngest calves – mid-day gets them up.

·        Usually, the higher the volume of milk offered, the later calves will begin to eat calf starter – even at late as three weeks of age.

·        At least once a week, dump all the grain buckets and start over – especially important in hot and damp weather.

·        If facilities permit, separate grain and water pails to reduce “slopping” water into grain pails.

·        Clean free-choice water is necessary for good calf starter intake.

The link to the October issue is HERE

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http://atticacows.com/library/newsletters/CEOctober2019.pdf

Enjoy.