Veterinary Viewpoints: Tips for weaning beef calves
August 16, 2024
August 16, 2024
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Weaning marks a pivotal moment in the life of a beef calf, but it's also one of the most stressful.
At 6 to 8 months, beef calves undergo a series of stressors including separation from their dam, castration, vaccination, dehorning, exposure to new environments, changes in feed and water sources, and weather fluctuations particularly for spring-born calves. These stressors, either . . .
Weaning marks a pivotal moment in the life of a beef calf, but it's also one of the most stressful.
At 6 to 8 months, beef calves undergo a series of stressors including separation from their dam, castration, vaccination, dehorning, exposure to new environments, changes in feed and water sources, and weather fluctuations particularly for spring-born calves. These stressors, either . . .