Advice for supplementary feeding of dairy calves at grass

摘要

Supplementary feeding can be key to achieving efficient growth rates when grazing heifer calves. It can also provide protection against coccidiosis if decoquinate, prescribed by a vet, is added to the pellet.Below, we speak to James Chapman, of Devon-based Chapman Machinery, and Tim Potter, senior clinical director at Westpoint Farm Vets, to get advice on using snackers at grass.