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Are you considering a milk pasteurizer?   (pdf), Hoard's Dairyman, Nov 07
Robert E. James, Professor, Va. Tech Dept. of Dairy Science
M. Chase Scott, Area Dairy Extension Agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension Service
 
"Studies have shown that waste milk has higher levels of protein and fat than a 20:20 milk replacer, resulting in better gains and fewer health problems. Sound too good to be true?"   

Little Things Make Big Differences
Bob James, PhD, Dept of Dairy Science, Virginia Tech
"...it has become increasingly obvious that there are many factors that we take for granted that are vitally important to successfully raising calves..."

Management and Economics of On Farm Pasteurizers
Robert E. James, Professor, Va. Tech Dept. of Dairy Science
M. Chase Scott, Area Dairy Extension Agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension Service

(Presented at the 2007 Professional Dairy Heifer Grower's Association meetings)
"The goal of a calf rearing program should be to optimize growth and health while minimizing risk and cost."

On Farm Pasteurizer Management for Waste Milk Quality Control
Robert E. James and M. Chase Scott, Dept. of Dairy Science, Virginia Tech
(Presented at the 2006 Professional Dairy Heifer Grower's Association meetings)
"Increased value of proteins for calf diets has caused many to consider the utilization of waste milk as a source of nutrition for the growing calf."



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