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What would be the ideal ration for small calves right after texturized calf starter, when they begin to eat you out of house and home?

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Starter can be changed to a cheaper grower one week after weaning. This can be as early as 5 weeks of age when calves will probably be consuming 4-5 lbs of starter daily.

Arlyn Heinrichs, Dairty Extension, Penn State University.
Hugh Chester-Jones, Dairy and Beef Specialist, U of MN.

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