Dairy calf growth rates

Find out how to feed a growing calf’s energy requirements and reach target growth rates, then choose your growth measuring method.

Achieving target growth rates

The amount dairy calves are fed will depend on a variety of factors, including body weight and desired growth rate. Our guidance will help you work out energy requirements to make sure you are feeding the right amount.

How much to feed dairy calves

Monitoring dairy calf growth

Measuring growth can help you achieve target growth rates and identify underperforming or sick calves.

Follow our advice on how and when to measure

Further information

Calf milk replacer energy calculator

Dairy calf management

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