Successful Weaning and Preparing the Cow for Her Next Calf By Dr. Kip Lukasiewicz, Production Animal Consultation, and Scout Josey, DVM Candidate at University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
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alves are doing well and plans for weaning are in place. Cows are bred back with calving season still months away. It is the calm in the storm you have been waiting for all year. But what if decisions made on the ranch today during the “quiet” period are the most critical for success during calving season and when marketing weaned calves? The preweaning period is arguably the most important time to evaluate the status of the herd and to implement changes to reach pro duction goals in the coming months. It pays to identify and address potential issues in advance by considering some pivotal management factors. pacdvms.com
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