Contents 1 Introduction 2 Calf and Facility Management 3 Summary 4 Tables 5 References 6 Author Information

Introduction

The University of Minnesota SROC Calf and Heifer Research and Extension facility in Waseca contract raises over 800 dairy heifer calves annually for three commercial dairy operations. Calves are picked up twice weekly at 2 to 4 days of age and remain at SROC until they are 6 to …

Contents 1 Introduction 2 Feeding Strategy Options 2.1 1. Concentrate diets containing alternative protein sources. 2.2 2. Full- vs. limit-fed whole-shelled corn and protein pellet diets with differing fiber levels. 2.3 3. Conventional vs. whole-shelled corn and pellet vs. complete pellet diets. 2.4 4. Diets differing in forage quality and supplemented with a low-moisture block. 3 Conclusion 4 Author Information

Introduction

The cost of raising dairy heifer …