When grass is limited or cow body condition needs to improve, early weaning may be a viable option for cow-calf producers.
Early weaning strategies for challenging forage conditions
Pictured is a March-born calf at the University of Nebraska Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory about 90-100 days old. At this age, the calf’s rumen is fully developed, but small in size. Photo was taken in June 2022.
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