Jul 16, 2015 · Jaeger explains that calves need to be weaned at least 30 days earlier than normal in order to begin seeing the positive effect on dam body condition, and subsequent cycling and conception. Readers share their favorite photos of cattle grazing or steers bellied up …

Weaning is stressful for calves and producers, but it’s a necessity to promote good calf health and growth. Deciding when and how to separate calves from cows impacts the animal’s health and ultimately, its market value.

Aug 7, 2024 · Do you have questions about weaning your calves? Learn when to wean calves, what is considered a good weaning weight, how early calves can be weaned, and more!

Jun 19, 2024 · The best days to wean calves depend on various factors, including management practices of the operation, nutritional status of the cow-calf pair, current market conditions and availability of forage resources.

Aug 16, 2024 · Ensuring optimal nutrition is key, as it directly impacts the calf's ability to mount an immune response to vaccinations and cope with the stress of weaning. A balanced diet rich in protein, energy, minerals and vitamins sets the stage for healthier, more resilient calves.

Jul 31, 2017 · When it comes to weaning calves, an old saw comes to mind — ask 10 ranchers how to best wean calves and you’ll get 11 different answers. There are many ways to wean calves, but the goal is to minimize stress: to keep calves healthy, growing and gaining — …

Sep 3, 2019 · Calves that have been weaned at about 500 pounds (6 to 7 months of age) will resume nursing their dams after having been separated for several weeks. Several years ago, we did some research in an attempt to reduce milk production in cows by “temporarily” separating weaning-age calves (7 months old) from their dams.

Jun 27, 2019 · Here’s a look at two weaning options that reduce calf stress. Fence-line weaning. This is perhaps the most common way to wean — whether it’s in adjacent pastures or even a corral, with the cows just through the fence.

Aug 31, 2023 · Weaning calves is an essential yet stressful task for beef producers. Transitioning from cow’s milk to solid feed can pose a significant challenge for young calves, leading to high-stress levels and even disease.

Nov 17, 2022 · Calves left within hearing of their dams developed new bonds with fewer signs of distress by 3 days after weaning, while calves removed from hearing of their dam took an average of 6 days to show reduced signs of distress.