I, the average starting weight of the 279 treatment calves and 143 control calves differed by only eight pounds. Average weight gain during the trial was two pounds per head greater for the control calves than for treatment calves, indicating that no weight gain response resulted from the vaccinations. References Dorner, IV, J., R.L. McCraw, and B.C. Allison, 1994. Preliminary study of effects of vaccination on weight gain of young calves. Dudley-Cash, W.A. 1994.
Immunological response reduces growth, ups nutrient requirements.
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