Ask ten cow-calf producers when the “best” time to wean is, and you’ll likely get ten different answers.
That’s because weaning—and the calving season that...
Whether calves stay on the farm or arrive in a new group, the weeks around weaning are one of the most vulnerable points in...
Editor’s Note: This article summarizes current research and field experience around early weaning. Insights are drawn from studies by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, U.S....
Weaning is one of the most stressful events in a calf’s life. It marks a major physical and social transition—from milk to solid feed,...
As pastures dry down and fall management gets underway, weaning quickly becomes a priority for beef producers. The way calves are separated from their...
Every cow-calf operation faces the same big question each year: when is the right time to wean? For most, it happens in the fall...
Early weaning means separating calves from their dams sooner than the traditional 6–8 months—often before 150 days of age. In challenging years, such as...
Weaning is a critical stage in a beef calf’s life, typically occurring at 6 to 8 months of age. However, it is also one...
Beef cows are highly resilient mothers, continuing to produce milk for their calves even when pasture quality is poor due to drought or excess...
Weaning is a critical step in beef production, allowing cows to regain condition before winter and enabling targeted feeding of calves. However, traditional abrupt...