Q&A: Should calves be weaned earlier on first-calf-females?

Q&A:   Should calves be weaned earlier on first-calf-females?

Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science, University of Nebraska

A:   Good question. The answer I think is – it depends. If first-calf females have access to an abundant amount of forage and appear to be in adequate body condition, then weaning calves from this group of females ahead of the time that you would wean calves from the rest of the herd is likely not necessary.

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