Veterinary: Rumen development before weaning is key for calf growth

We leaned against the gate, admiring Tommy’s calves.

There was a shine off their coats as they leaped and bucked around the pen. You could see that they were happy and healthy, but most importantly, you could see that they had gained a lot of weight and physique in the last few weeks.

I remembered the conversation that I had with Tommy a few weeks earlier about his feeding regime.