Effects of Vitamin and Trace Element Supplementation on Weight Gain and Health of Calves Fed Raw or Pasteurized Waste Milk
Abstract
The
aim of the presented study is to investigate the effects of vitamin-mineral
supplement on weight gain and health of dairy calves fed raw or pasteurized
milk. The study was conducted on 40 calves from two different herds. Ten calves
from herd A, received raw milk and 7.5 g of supplement twice daily (15g/calf/day)
for 60 days (AM group); 10 other calves did not receive any supplement and were
fed raw milk for 60 days (AC group).Ten calves from herd B (BM group), received
7.5 g of supplement twice daily (15g/calf/day) for 60 days mixed with
pasteurized milk (72°C for 15 s). Calves in BC group (n:10) did not receive any
supplement and calves in this group were fed with pasteurized milk for 60 days.
Body weight of all calves were measured just after birth and on day 60 of the
study when calves were weaned. Birth weights (kg±SEM) of groups AM, AC and BM,
BC were 34.6±1.59, 34.6±1.68 and 36.4±2.51, 36.8±1.40 respectively. Weaning weights
(kg±SEM) of groups AM, AC and BM, BC were 68.2±2.15, 65.9±1.89 and 81.5±3.21,
72.8±2.38 respectively. ADG (g±SEM) of groups AM, AC and BM, BC were calculated
as 560±35, 522±25 and 768±30, 600±19 respectively. ADG and weaning weight of AM
and AC was similar; however, ADG and weaning weight of BM was significantly
higher (P<0.05) than ADG and weaning weight of BC. In conclusion, vitamin
and trace element supplementation has beneficial effects on weight gain and
health of dairy calves fed pasteurized waste milk.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Veterinary Surgery
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Zafer Mecıtoglu
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Uludag University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Bursa
Türkiye
Publication Date
December 27, 2017
Submission Date
June 28, 2017
Acceptance Date
August 18, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 6 Number: 2
