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Growth of Holstein calves from birth to 90 days: the influence of dietary zinc and BLAD status.
Journal of animal science - 1 Mar 2002
Arrayet J L, Oberbauer A M, Famula T R, Garnett I, Oltjen J W, Imhoof J, Kehrli M E, Graham T W
Abstract excerpt
The main objective of this study was to describe Holstein neonatal growth and development as influenced by dietary zinc supplementation and the CD18 genotype, both of which may affect immune competence. Holstein calves (n = 421), after being fed colostrum, were brought to a calf facility, randomly assigned to one of four zinc supplementation groups (control at 40 mg Zn/kg DM or the control diet supplemented with...
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