Article Title

Tallow as a substitute for butterfat in the diet of a young calf

Authors

R. Sprivulis

Keywords

Calves, Feeds, Tallow

First Page Number

5

Last Page Number

7

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

WHILE cow's milk is the best food for a young calf it is also very expensive.

The normal substitute for whole milk is skim milk, but removing the butterfat from cow's milk reduces the dry matter content by 30 per cent and the digestible energy by 50 per cent.

Recommended Citation

Sprivulis, R. (1969) "Tallow as a substitute for butterfat in the diet of a young calf," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 10: No. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol10/iss1/2