ArticleBrazilian journal of veterinary medicine2026
How does solid feed composition affect reticular development in calves receiving high milk replacer? A comparison of starter concentrate and alfalfa hay.
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Reticulum, the second compartment of the ruminant stomach, is crucial in the stratification and sorting of ingested particles. Early-life nutrition influences forestomach development; however, its specific effects on reticular morphology are not well understood. This study evaluated the impact of two solid feed regimens-starter concentrate (Group A) versus alfalfa hay (Group B)-on reticular development in 60-day-old Holstein calves receiving 8 L/day of milk replacer. Twenty male calves were randomly assigned to the dietary treatments, and feed intake, body weight, and reticular morphometry were assessed. Reticulum samples were examined macroscopically, histologically, and using scanning electron microscopy. No significant differences were found in gross reticulum weight or linear dimensions between groups. Histological analyses, however, revealed greater structural complexity in Group B. Forage-fed calves exhibited more developed primary, secondary, and tertiary reticular crests (
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