Corn on cob in the creep feeding system improves weaning weight of calves

The use of whole corn in the creep feeding system can contribute to the increase in weaning weight of calves, provided the diet is properly balanced. The cattle farmer José Luiz, from Tombos (MG), questioned the viability of this practice and received confirmation from the zootechnician Luís Kodel, who emphasized that, although whole corn is a permitted energy source, protein supplementation is essential. Creep feeding consists of offering an exclusive supplement to calves still nursing, which aims to increase their weight at weaning. According to Kodel, the main point of attention in the use of whole corn is its almost entirely energetic composition, which requires the producer to add protein sources to the diet to ensure healthy development of the animals. Check it out: The suggested formulation for the creep feeding diet should include a balance between energy and protein. Whole corn is valued for its nutritional characteristics, good palatability, and for being an excellent ...