The following thesis is organized into 4 chapters. Chapter 1 is a review of the alternative proteins available for use in dairy calf diets, problems associated with feeding these alternative proteins, incorporation rates of these alternative proteins, processing methods used for soybeans, and a brief review of the acquired immune system development in the calf. Chapter 2 is a summary of research conducted to evaluate the effects of the use of a fermented soybean product in dairy calf starter diets. Chapter 3 presents general conclusions about the research conducted. Chapter 4 contains acknowledgements.
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