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GROUP SIZE, AGE AT GROUPING AND FIBER INCLUSION IN DIETS OF VEAL AND DAIRY CALVES

Objective

To determine: 1) the optimum group size of 2, 4, or 8 for veal calves grouped at 6 weeks of age; 2) behavioral changes in early and late production of veal calves in groups of 2, 4, or 8; and 3) determine health and production of veal calves grouped in groups of 2, 4, or 8.

Investigators
Eicher S D
Institution
Strauss Veal Feeds, Inc.
Start date
2012
End date
2014
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
3602-32000-010-03N
Accession number
422758
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