Effect of colostrum volume at birth on growth, live carcass ultrasound, and feed efficiency in Holstein and Holstein-Angus steers
Open Access
- 1 October 2026
- journal article
- Published by American Dairy Science Association in Journal of Dairy Science
Abstract
No abstract availableFunding Information
- Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness
- Beef Cattle Research Council
- Dairy Farmers of Ontario
- Beef Farmers of Ontario
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
- Alberta Milk
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