Results
Despite a very large variation in the intake level of the individual diet components, all calves achieved a remarkably constant digestible crude protein to digestible energy ratio. Calves self-regulate and select feeds that result in a balanced diet. Additionally, when provided unlimited access to both solid feed and milk components, calves do not wean themselves before six months of age.
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