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Petting Your Way to Heavier Calves
Southeast Regional Ag News
Want to wean a heavier calf? Maybe you should….pet it. I’m not joking. It’s a concept that is now being studied.
Weaning Tips
Land & Livestock Report
Weaning can be a stressful and sometimes noisy time on the ranch.
Weaning Suggestions to Set Up Calves For Success
Land & Livestock Report
Reducing stress at weaning can help protect calves against bovine respiratory disease and set them up for success in the feedlot.
Low Stress Weaning Options
Land & Livestock Report
Weaning is a stressful time for calves. This stress can contribute to reduced feed consumption and also can depress the immune system, leading to greater risk for sickness and death.
Weaning Practices Can Affect Marbling
Land & Livestock Report
Historically, the beef industry has always put the emphasis on a steer's finishing phase as the most critical time for marbling development. However, research is showing that weaning is also an important time to consider marbling development.
The Millenial Mom
Land & Livestock Report
The RanchWifeLife.com blog takes a look at all things ranch including weaning calves and kids!
Early Weaning Can Provide Ranchers Another Management Tool
Land & Livestock Report
Some recent research has found that early weaning of spring-born calves improves body weight gain and condition of the cow herd.
Easy Way To Wean
Land & Livestock Report
A minor 70-cent investment could just save you headaches and dollars when it comes to weaning calves.
Quiet Wean
Land & Livestock Report
Cattle producers are re-discovering a way to wean calves quickly, quietly and without stress.