Case study: waste-milk protocols needed

Non-saleable waste milk can be an economical feed for calves, as a growing number of dairies and calf ranches have learned. However, a case study offered by Dale Moore, Washington State University director of veterinary extension and colleagues, indicates that — due to wide product variability — quality control is needed if these feeding programs are to be successful. The researchers recommend veterinarians offer the following assistance in such programs:

• Develop ways to measure milk quality.
• Provide feedback to dairies supplying waste milk.
• Develop ways to ensure consistent, quality nutrients are provided to young calves.
• Develop protocols so that employees can assess and remediate, if necessary, total solids fed to calves in liquid-feeding programs.

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