Vitamin E requirements of dairy calves

Authors

P.G. Reddy
J.L. Morrill
H.C. Minocha
R.A. Frey

Keywords

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 87-88-S; Report of progress (Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station); 506; Dairy; Vitamin E; Weight gain; Feed consumption; Performance

Abstract

Thirty-two Holstein heifer calves receiving conventional rations were supplemented with 0 (control), 125, 250, or 500 IU vitamin E/calf/day. The objective was to determine the optimum requirement based on their performance from birth to 24 wk of age. Results on weight gains, feed consumption, serum enzymes indicative of cell membrane damage, immune responses, and metabolic profile indicated that supplementation of calves receiving conventional rations with 125 to 250 IU/day may maximize their performance.; Dairy Day, 1986, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1986;

Recommended Citation

Reddy, P.G.; Morrill, J.L.; Minocha, H.C.; and Frey, R.A. (1986) "Vitamin E requirements of dairy calves," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 2. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.3059