Feeding calves in drought
Primefact Number: 322 Edition: First edition Released/reviewed: 01 Nov 2006
Weaning calves early allows cows to be fed cheaper rations and will also help the cows to start cycling and get back in calf. Weaning calves from cows in poor condition, especially first calvers, will improve conditions for both animals.
Calves can be sold at weaning (as bobby calf or veal) or they can be fed. This Primefact covers:
- feeding recipes: grain-based and fortified molasses mixes;
- alternative calf rations;
- calf feeding guidelines.
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