Source: Montana State University
Megan Van Emon, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist
According to the United States Drought Monitor, approximately 57% of Montana is currently experiencing drought conditions. As the dry conditions persist, some ranchers may consider early weaning their calves. Early...
Source: University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
In areas where forage quality is low and quantity is not adequate in summer and early fall, early weaning could be a management practice, especially for young cows...
Source: Iowa State University
As forage resources dwindle in times of drought producers may need to consider early weaning options for the cow herd. Early weaning is designed to save body condition on the females by ending lactation and decreasing...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
It is expected that cow calf producers will have to deal with increased numbers of weaned calves this fall. Market opportunities for the fall calf run are uncertain. Drought in many parts of the...
Source: South Dakota State University, Kiernan Brandt, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist
Originally written by Olivia Amundson, former SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist.
First-calf heifers pose specific challenges for cattle producers from many aspects. First, there has been a two-and-a-half-year period of developing...
Source: Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Weaning can have a lasting impact on a calf. How a producer manages calves before, during, and after weaning can have a dramatic effect on overall calf performance and economic viability.
One of the most stressful...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Beef cows are amazing mothers, especially during periods of drought or excess moisture when pasture quality and/or quantity are limited. The cow will sacrifice her body condition and ultimately next year's reproductive performance...
Source: Oklahoma State University
Early weaning of calves at 6 to 8 weeks of age is an effective way to get high rebreeding rates even in very thin cows. Although, early weaning is certainly not advocated for all producers all...
Source: Elanco news release
Today Elanco Animal Health (NYSE:ELAN) announces the addition of PenPoint™ Sort to help cattle feeders maximize profitability. PenPoint Sort adds to the existing Elanco Knowledge Solutions portfolio of services designed to optimize practices and products through...
Source: Oregon State University
Introduction
Weaning is considered one of the most stressful periods in the productive life of a beef calf. During the weaning process, calves are exposed to various stressors that include removal from their dam, physiological changes (actively...
