Simple Summary Under natural grazing systems, calves are likely to consume forage in
early life. However, forage inclusion in the diet of pre-weaned calves has long been a …

Purpose This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive review with meta-analysis to
determine the effects of different forms of calf starters (ground, pelleted, textured, ground …

Background Previous investigations into the effect of dietary forage on calf performance
have been inconsistent, and there is a paucity of information exploring the effect of age on …

ABSTRACT A meta-analysis of the potential effect of forage provision on growth
performance and rumen fermentation of dairy calves was conducted using published data …

Although it is recommended to offer free drinking water (called drinking water hereafter)
immediately after birth, producers wait, on average, 17 d to first offer drinking water to …

Introducing forage in dairy calf diets during the preweaning period stimulates development
of rumen capacity and function and gut wall integrity. It was hypothesized that calves fed …

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of grain sources and forage
provision on growth performance, blood metabolites, and feeding behaviors of dairy calves …

Assuming that acetic acid plays a minor role in the development of ruminal epithelium of
preweaning dairy calves, the fiber supply for growing calves has been neglected. More …

The objectives were to nutritionally induce or blunt ruminal acidosis in young calves and to
compare indicators of rumen and systemic health. Ten bull calves (n= 5/diet) were ruminally …

The optimum level of fiber source supplementation in calf starter is beneficial for promoting
rumen development and growth performance of young calves. This study evaluated the …