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Why feeding method is important for calves: The role of the oesophageal groove

Getting colostrum into calves quickly is crucial but getting it to the right place is what counts

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Bottle feeding can help speed up colostrum absorption.
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Bottle feeding can help speed up colostrum absorption.

In the UK, 6% of dairy calves die before they reach three months of life. These losses are preventable, and colostrum management holds the key. Mole Valley Farmers' recent Calf Expo at Sedgemoor Market...

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