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Dried Skimmilk in Rations of Dairy Calves

University of Wisconsin

Abstract

Considerable interest in the utilization of dried skimmilk for raising dairy calves has resulted from the increased production of skimmilk powder and from the extension of the whole milk producing areas in the vicinity of our larger cities. Fluid skimmilk has long been considered the best source of animal protein and one of the most valuable ingredients in the rations of young calves.

Two experiments have been completed in which dried skimmilk was compared to fluid skimmilk for calf raising. In each case grade Holstein heifer calves were purchased from Wisconsin dairymen and placed on experiment at 15 to 20 days of age.

Four calves were placed in each lot and the lots were made as nearly equal as possible considering age, weight condition and probable outcome of the individual calves. The experimental period was 24 weeks, or 168 days in length, making the calves six months old at the close of the experiment.