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The Effect of Artificial Rearing on the Growth of Foals4
- Source :
- Journal of Animal Science; January 1985, Vol. 60 Issue: 1 p1-5, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 1985
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Abstract
- Fourteen Quarter Horse foals were used to evaluate the effects of artificial rearing on growth. Seven foals were removed from their dams at 3 d of age and fed a reconstituted 26% crude protein (CP) milk replacer free choice for 1 mo, at which time ad libitum solid feeding began. Controls were weaned from their dams at 2 mo of age and fed a 21% CP concentrate ad libitum until the end of the trial. Variables measured during the 26-wk trial were live body weight, height at the withers and length of body from point of shoulder to point of hip. No significant differences were found between the two groups, except during wk 8 where 2-mo weaned foals were slightly heavier (P<.10). Average daily gains for artificially reared and 2-mo weaned foals were .95 and .98 kg, respectively.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00218812 and 15253163
- Volume :
- 60
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Animal Science
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs49799171
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2527/jas1985.6011