Milk powder: What should be in it and why?

Knowing what ingredients should be present within a milk powder is key to assessing its quality as the quantity and origin of ingredients can impact calf performance

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Farmers should be aware of which ingredients should be in milk powders for optimal calf performance.
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Farmers should be aware of which ingredients should be in milk powders for optimal calf performance.

Understanding the ingredients on milk powder labels, and what they relate to in terms of quality can be a challenge. However, knowing what ingredients should be present and in what quantities can be key...

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