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<blockquote data-quote="novaman" data-source="post: 825794" data-attributes="member: 2744"><p>I was simply making a point when I brought up the VFA's. Many times on these boards it is simply opinions that are stated. I agree nobody should have to worry about VFA's but it is proof that feeding forage too early is counterproductive. Contrary to what you say, forage is not what truly develops the rumen, and proper rumen development is critical in order for a calf to excel once weaned off milk. </p><p></p><p>I do agree that the 18% would do a good job but the 22% would do a better job, but than anything is better than 14%. </p><p></p><p>I don't mean to butt heads with you on this one TB but there have been many studies done and the information you are giving is the old school way of thinking. Current studies are showing old methods were not necessarily best practice, especially on forage feeding. It was believed up until not long ago that the fiber in forage was responsible for rumen development. This theory has since been dismissed. It is now known that fatty acid production is the driving force behind the development of the rumen in a preweaned calf.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="novaman, post: 825794, member: 2744"] I was simply making a point when I brought up the VFA's. Many times on these boards it is simply opinions that are stated. I agree nobody should have to worry about VFA's but it is proof that feeding forage too early is counterproductive. Contrary to what you say, forage is not what truly develops the rumen, and proper rumen development is critical in order for a calf to excel once weaned off milk. I do agree that the 18% would do a good job but the 22% would do a better job, but than anything is better than 14%. I don't mean to butt heads with you on this one TB but there have been many studies done and the information you are giving is the old school way of thinking. Current studies are showing old methods were not necessarily best practice, especially on forage feeding. It was believed up until not long ago that the fiber in forage was responsible for rumen development. This theory has since been dismissed. It is now known that fatty acid production is the driving force behind the development of the rumen in a preweaned calf. [/QUOTE]
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