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Effects Of Varying Levels Of Cottonseed Hulls On Growth And Metabolic Indications Of Rumen Development Of Dairy Calves, Ryan Doescher
Effects Of Varying Levels Of Cottonseed Hulls On Growth And Metabolic Indications Of Rumen Development Of Dairy Calves, Ryan Doescher
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A study was conducted to determine the effects of varying levels of cottonseed hulls on growth and metabolic indications of rumen development of dairy calves. Sixty-four Holstein calves (Heifers, n=40; Bulls, n=24) were randomly assigned to one of four dietary treatments which included calf starters containing no cottonseed hulls (control; C), 10% cottonseed hulls (10% CSH), 15% cottonseed hulls (15% CSH), or 20% cottonseed hulls (20% CSH). Calves were fed their respective treatments beginning on day 6 until day 56 of age. Body weights were measured at birth and biweekly thereafter until day 56 of age. Wither and hip heights …