
Tag Archives weaning

The basics for handling freshly weaned calves at feedlots
Rest and getting them on feed and water are simple things but they take planning and management

There are extra challenges in wintering cows this year
Early weaning, supplement feed, and feeding vitamins earlier should be considered

When feed is in short supply, it’s time for extra culling
Beef 911: Downsizing the herd will be profitable if you have good records and good reasons for culling

Who’s your daddy?
A study that used DNA testing to determine the siring success of individual bulls produced some surprises

Producers wanted for cow-calf survey

The fall run is tough on calves but we can do better
The health problems seen in the feedlot don’t come out of the blue and careful handling should start at the home ranch

First-calf heifers need some extra love
Keep a close eye on the conditions of these young females, that require more energy and nutrients than mature cows

Preconditioning is good for the entire cattle industry
Beef 911: There are a multitude of benefits but producers need to be compensated for the extra work and risk

What’s good for calves is good for your pocketbook
The benefits of low-stress weaning are clear — higher weight gains and a big drop in treatments

An ounce of prevention is worth 100 pounds
Beef 911: Calves that get sick early in life struggle to catch up with their herdmates and are prone to getting ill again
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