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Preparing Holstein steer calves for the feedlot.

John Maas1, Peter H Robinson

  • 1Veterinary Medicine Extension, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA. jmaas@ucdavis.edu

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|July 4, 2007
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Raising Holstein steer calves for feedlots requires specific nutrition and disease prevention. This guide details dietary needs and transition strategies for optimal calf health and growth in pre-ruminant stages.

Area of Science:

  • Animal Science
  • Ruminant Nutrition
  • Veterinary Medicine

Background:

  • Holstein steer calves are increasingly raised for feedlot systems, differing from traditional veal production.
  • Proper nutrition is crucial for Holstein calf development and successful feedlot integration.
  • Early life management impacts long-term performance in commercial feedlots.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the dietary requirements of preruminant Holstein calves.
  • To provide guidance on evaluating milk replacer diets for calves.
  • To discuss strategies for disease prevention and diet transition in Holstein steers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of nutritional requirements for preruminant calves.
  • Analysis of milk diet evaluation methods.

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  • Discussion of disease prevention protocols (e.g., coccidiosis, colostrum).

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed review of essential nutrients for Holstein calf growth.
    • Examples provided for assessing the suitability of milk-based diets.
    • Emphasis on the critical transition phase from milk to solid feed.
    • Key disease prevention strategies highlighted for young calves.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimizing nutrition and health in preruminant Holstein calves is vital for feedlot success.
    • Effective transition feeding and disease management are essential components of preventive care.
    • This review offers practical tools for managing Holstein steers entering feedlot systems.