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Does vitamin C benefit calf nutrition if added to starter grain?

Last Updated: August 29, 2007

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I am not aware of any data support benefits of adding vitamin C to calf starter or milk replacer (cells make adequate amounts). Milk replacer and starter feeds have it covered.

Mike Hutjens, Extension Dairy Specialist, U of IL - Illini DairyNET
J.W. Schroeder, NDSU Dairy Extension

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