Growth performance, metabolic and endocrine traits, and absorptive capacity in neonatal calves fed either colostrum or milk replacer at two levels.

S Kühne, H.M. Hammon, R.M. Bruckmaier, Chloé Morel, Y. Zbinden, J.W. Blum · 2000 · Journal of Animal Science

Summary. Newborn calves fed colostrum gained weight and showed better intestinal absorption and metabolic markers than calves fed milk replacer, regardless of feeding amount. Higher colostrum feeding density improved protein and fat metabolism. Milk replacer feeding density had minimal effects on metabolism or intestinal function. The bioactive compounds in colostrum, not just nutrient density, drive neonatal calf development.

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Kühne, S., Hammon, H., Bruckmaier, R., Morel, C., Zbinden, Y., & Blum, J.. (2000). Growth performance, metabolic and endocrine traits, and absorptive capacity in neonatal calves fed either colostrum or milk replacer at two levels. Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/10.2527/2000.783609x

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DOI: 10.2527/2000.783609x
Countries: Switzerland
Regions: Europe
Categories: agtech, food-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28