Milk feeding calves in tropical conditions
![It must be remembered that most dairy calves in the tropics, whether from Bos indicus or Bos taurus, are smaller at birth and grow more slowly than they would in the temperate zones. Different feeding strategies might apply for these calves. [Photo: Shutterstock]](https://live.allaboutfeed.net/app/uploads/2020/12/001_405_rb-image-2668387.jpeg)
Rearing young stock on tropical dairy farms in Asia can be challenging. Here we discuss some of the decisions that have to be made when planning the milk feeding program for replacement heifer calves. The diversity of climate, milk returns and concentrate costs throughout Asia have created a wide range in calf rearing systems. The length of time, if at all, that calves remain housed, the method and level of milk feeding, the type of solid feeds offered and the age and weight at weaning therefor
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Matthew
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Hein
