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Tips to transition to a seasonal milk replacer

Dec 2, 2015
Dec 2, 2015

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Winter is fast approaching, and that means your calves’ nutrient requirements are changing. The amount of energy needed to grow and support the immune system changes, depending upon the temperature.

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