Wpływ zawartości tłuszczu w preparacie mlekozastępczym na cielęta

Nutrition is one of the most important factors influencing animal health and performance. Diet should contain adequate levels of essential nutrients. Fat is the essential source of energy for young calves. Milk replacers usually contain more lactose and less fat than whole cow milk. Composition of milk replacer influences calves health status and body composition. Both, insufficient and excessive levels of fat should be avoided. The aim of this paper was to present the aspects connected with the influence of fat content in milk replacer on young calves.