UNIVERSIDADE TECNOLÓGICA FEDERAL DO PARANÁ CÂMPUS DOIS VIZINHOS PROGRAMA DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM ZOOTECNIA

摘要: Brazil stands out in worldwide milk production, it is responsible for 5,28% of the total produced. The activity Parana State, mainly Southwest region, characterized small and medium farms that have this as biggest or second source family income. According to this, significant amount heifers are created annually, however, many cases, young animals do not appropriate care, since they bring immediate financial return farm. aim study was evaluate performance economic viability dairy females receiving raw substitute. experiment carried on Dois Vizinhos, Sao Jorge D’Oeste Cruzeiro Iguacu, region. Thirty-two new-born calves were used until weaning, sixteen each treatment. After fourteen used, seven For both treatments black white Holstein used. from March/ 2012 August/ 2013. Two evaluated, one feeding with other based Weight gain, chest girth, abdominal withers height, rump length, width, girth animal body width measured. No differences (P>0,05) observed all evaluated morphological variables. presented average weight gain 592,55 588,96g substitute, respectively, during lactating period. weaning 826,24 783,30g respectively. An important point note large-scale productions, successful preparation substitute more assured due exclusive skilled labor raising restocking sector youth categories, which does happen farms, where usually two people perform various activities. use an efficient alternative replace milk, there time qualified prepare product presents good formulation ease mixing.