Effect of preweaning plane of nutrition on abomasal dynamics in Holstein calves

Authors

  • B. A. Kasl Department of Veterinary Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409
  • C. K. Hoff Department of Veterinary Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409
  • T. H. Silva Department of Veterinary Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409
  • I. Caetano Department of Veterinary Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409
  • V. S. Machado Department of Veterinary Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409
  • J. A. Carroll USDA-ARS Livestock Issues Research Unit, Lubbock, TX 79401
  • M. A. Ballou Department of Veterinary Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20208101

Keywords:

plane of nutrition, milk rations, abomasum, calves

Abstract

Feeding dairy calves a higher plane of nutrition (PON) through either greater quantities of milk solids or fluid volume has become increasingly common on commercial operations. Administering more nutrient-dense milk rations may compromise the functionality and environment of the abomasum, potentially resulting in clinical abomasal pathologies. The objectives of this experiment were to determine the effects of PON on the abomasal environment in healthy Holstein calves.

Cover image of the 53rd Conference Proceedings: A photo of a lone cow with a bell in a field.

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Published

2020-09-24

Issue

2020

Section

Research Summaries

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