Optimal fluid therapy protocols in neonatal calves and adult cattle are based on
consideration of signalment, history, and physical examination findings, and individually …

The composition of milk replacer (MR) for calves greatly differs from that of bovine whole
milk, which may affect gastrointestinal development of young calves. In this light, the …

Significant differences exist in the composition of current milk replacers (MR) and bovine
whole milk. This study investigated how the macronutrient profile of 3 different MR …

Milk replacers (MR) for calves usually contain more lactose and less fat than bovine whole
milk (WM). There are insufficient data to determine whether these MR formulations are …

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of feeding surplus dairy calves a
milk replacer (MR) or one of 2 different oral rehydration solutions (ORS) during a …

Fat composition in milk replacers (MR) for calves differs from bovine milk fat in multiple ways.
The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of different approaches of formulating fat …

Milk replacers (MR) for calves contain alternative fat sources as substitute for milk fat. This
substitution leads to differences in fat properties, such as the fatty acid profile and the …

The macronutrient composition of common milk replacers (MR) largely differs from bovine
whole milk (WM). These differences are more nutritionally relevant when calves receive …

Quantifying the water and mineral losses in feces is essential to determine the optimal
composition of oral rehydration solutions (ORS) for diarrheic animals. In a randomized …

Situations in which cattle are feed‐deprived over extensive periods of time are common in
the context of transport and is an animal welfare concern which may also compromise …