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More on Calf Starter Grain Intake

This short article by Maureen Hanson summarizes work by Dr. Dale Moore on calf starter intake.  https://www.dairyherd.com/article/many-factors-affect-starter-grain-consumption

The key points dealing with grain intake:

1. Different levels of liquid feeds
2. Disease
3. Water availability
4. Starter grain texture, formulation, freshness
5. Calf housing, weather management

Also, you will find a link to an interesting online publication "How Much Starter Grain Should a Preweaned Dairy Calf be Eating," by Dr. Moore and Others.