Effects of Supplementing Milk Replacer with Sodium Butyrate on Dairy Calves
Anna Luiza Belli,
Sandra G. Coelho,
Joana P. Campolina
et al.
Abstract:Diarrhea and respiratory diseases pose significant challenges in the rearing of pre-weaned calves, motivating the investigation of tools to improve gastrointestinal tract development, health, and overall performance in young calves. Consequently, the primary objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an additive incorporated into milk replacer to promote the development and health of the animals. Forty-six dairy calves were randomly assigned into two treatments: control (CON, n = 23; with 15 fe… Show more
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