STUDY ON COMPENSATORY GROWTH IN CROSSBRED CALVES FED CROP RESIDUE BASED TOTAL MIXED RATION
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2011
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Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Abstract
Eighteen crossbred (Holstein Friesian X Kankrej, Jersey X Kankrej and
Holstein Friesian X Jersey X Kankrej) growing calves were fed a total mixed ration for
60 days as preliminary feeding period to meet their nutrient needs as per NRC (1989)
standard. They were fed the same TMR 25% below requirement for 90 days (Under
feeding period). Thereafter, they were grouped into 2 groups of nine each based on age
and body weight, and were fed TMR either at the rate of 100% (T-100) and 125% (T-
125) of requirement for 90 days (Re-alimentation period).
During under feeding period, the BWG and ADG were found
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Animal nutrition, Study