What are the five nutrients a beef calf needs in its diet to stay healthy?

The five nutrients a calf (or any bovine) needs in its diet to stay healthy are:

• Water
• Protein (plant form and from the microbes in the rumen)
• Energy (form of carbohydrates)
• Minerals (such as cobalt, iodine, iron, selenium, copper, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, etc.)
• Vitamins (such as A, D, E, and K vitamins)