FVMB Licence 2020: Feeding dairy heifers must answer two main objectives: getting bigger weights and allow development of the mammary gland. How can both goals be achieved?

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Feeding dairy heifers must answer two main objectives: getting bigger weights and allow development of the mammary gland. How can both goals be achieved?

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by growth modulating from weaning to first calving

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only by obtaining low weight gains around first calving

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only by using in rations of volume feeds

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by forcing continuously growth

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by getting smaller weight gains from weaning to 6 months

FVMB Licence 2020

Feeding dairy heifers must answer two main objectives: getting bigger weights and allow development of the mammary gland. How can both goals be achieved?

By growth modulating from weaning to first calving

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