Simple Summary Under natural grazing systems, calves are likely to consume forage in
early life. However, forage inclusion in the diet of pre-weaned calves has long been a …

The aim of this study was to explore the effects of saponins on the rumen microbiota and the
ruminal metabolome. Alfalfa hay (AH) and soybean hulls (SH) were used as fiber sources for …

Purpose This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive review with meta-analysis to
determine the effects of different forms of calf starters (ground, pelleted, textured, ground …

Background Previous investigations into the effect of dietary forage on calf performance
have been inconsistent, and there is a paucity of information exploring the effect of age on …

Abstract This Scientific Opinion addresses a European Commission request on the welfare
of calves as part of the Farm to Fork strategy. EFSA was asked to provide a description of …

ABSTRACT A meta-analysis of the potential effect of forage provision on growth
performance and rumen fermentation of dairy calves was conducted using published data …

Introducing forage in dairy calf diets during the preweaning period stimulates development
of rumen capacity and function and gut wall integrity. It was hypothesized that calves fed …

Many milk-fed dairy calves are not provided forage. In these settings, calves often perform
abnormal repetitive behaviors (ARBs), including tongue rolling and nonnutritive oral …

The aim of this study was to assess the potential consequences on calf intake, performance,
behavior, ruminal microbiome, and ruminal epithelium development of combining the …

The present study aims to evaluate the effects of different early weaning paradigms, which
supplied with extra alfalfa hay, or starter feeding, or both alfalfa hay and starter feeding …