Early Weaning: Why, How and Results By Chad Engle, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
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anaging cow herds while battling “Mother Nature” is the norm for cattle producers. The most important battle is for rainfall. Rainfall in 2019 was excessive for many of us; however, 2020 has swung the pendulum in the opposite direction in south-central Nebraska. Most producers recognize that there are few great options available to manage through times of inadequate moisture, but one of the most effective is early weaning.
