Effect of different levels of neutral detergent fiber in starter diets on the performance, ruminal fermentation, and structural growth of Holstein calves

We evaluated the effect of starter diets with four levels [12.85, 19.91, 26.99, and 34.04% of dry matter (DM)] of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) on the growth, ruminal fermentation, and structural growth of Holstein calves. A total of 60 Holstein calves [42.3 ± 1.1 kg, body weight (BW)] aged 1–3 days...

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Main Authors: Chunyan Ren, Yanliang Bi, Yan Tu, Yanli Guo, Rui Bing, Jiqing Wang, Qiyu Diao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1557732/full
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