NDSU Extension offers weaning considerations for healthy calves
For the first few days of weaning, calves should be provided with high-quality, long-stem grass hay, similar to what they may have consumed on pasture with their dams. (NDSU photo)
With the mild fall we experienced this year, many ranchers may still have cow/calf pairs out on pasture. Whether calves will be retained and backgrounded or sold shortly after weaning, it is important to consider the impacts of weaning strategies on calf health and performance, says Janna Block, North Dakota State University Extension livestock systems specialist at the Hettinger Research Extensio…
