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MANAGE CALF WEANING TO AVOID STRESS

2016-10-26 23:17:37| Cattle Today

Weaning is arguably the most stressful event in a calf's life. Combining stressors at weaning can inhibit immune response triggering health problems and shut off gains. Fortunately, cattle producers can understand stressing events and manage against the freeway pile-up that can occur at weaning.

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WEANING CALVES BEFORE AUCTION REDUCES STRESS

2016-10-11 22:46:35| Cattle Today

Spring-born calves will soon be arriving at auction markets, but producers should consider a weaning plan that will help keep calves healthier and happier, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef cattle specialist in Overton.

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3 reasons to manage weaning to market heavier calves

2016-10-10 16:43:00| Beef

Its important to offer diets and supplements that are nutrient dense and palatable during the weaning period to minimize nutritional stress on the calf. read more

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Stop the bawling! Why it's time to consider two-step calf weaning

2016-09-15 18:04:10| Beef

Weaning on the truck between your place and the auction market, while still practiced, is stressful on calves. And stress leads to more potential for health and gain problems. read more

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3 weaning methods compared; which one rises to the top?

2016-08-31 00:04:56| Beef

A study looked at drylot weaning vs. pasture weaning. Which one was the most beneficial to calf health, feedlot performance and finishing? read more

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