Weaning http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/preconditioning/weaning RSS Feed for Weaning en-us Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT Cow-calf corner: Early weaning calves http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/preconditioning/weaning/Cow-calf-corner-Early-weaning-calves-201677371.html Glenn Selk helps producers decide whether to early wean calves. Calculate herd efficiency for drought survival http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/preconditioning/weaning/Calculate-herd-efficiency-for-drought-survival-199537441.html Calculating herd performance and annually comparing it to your own data set as well as a larger set of data can help keep your operation on the forefront of efficiency and profitability. Enhancing profitability through preconditioning part I http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/preconditioning/weaning/Enhancing-profitability-through-preconditioning-part-I-198793871.html Drought in the southern plains the last two years has made management decisions for cattle producers challenging to say the least. BeefTalk: Pregnancy evaluation is a key management tool http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/preconditioning/weaning/BeefTalk-Pregnancy-evaluation-is-a-key-management-tool-176954461.html Next year's planning is under way. Everything is upbeat, and the cows and bulls even get a blue ribbon. Fall feeding and management for spring calving beef herds http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/preconditioning/weaning/Fall-feeding-and-management-for-spring-calving-beef-herds-175599651.html Weaning and winter feeding planning after drought. Cow-calf corner: Importance of longer weaning period http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/preconditioning/weaning/Cow-calf-corner-Importance-of-longer-weaning-period-174215161.html Glenn Selk discusses the importance of following VAC-45 protocol prior to selling calves. Why is 45 day weaning so important to feeder calf health? http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/preconditioning/weaning/Why-is-45-day-weaning-so-important-to-feeder-calf-health-173136201.html Most of the “value-added” calf sales require that the calves are weaned at least 45 days prior to sale date. Some cow calf producers may wonder why the post-weaning period needs to be so lengthy. Light weight calf management http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/preconditioning/weaning/Light-weight-calf-management-171391111.html Early weaning of beef calves is a powerful management tool for dealing with drought and feed shortages. BeefTalk: Drought strategy: Wean the calf, salvage the cow http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/preconditioning/weaning/BeefTalk-Drought-strategy-Wean-the-calf-salvage-the-cow-169763136.html Everyone is tired of hearing about drought. The skies are stark blue, usually considered nice, but most would appreciate some clouds and rain. Weaning and receiving calf management http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/preconditioning/weaning/Weaning-and-receiving-calf-management-169447326.html The nutritionists and consultants at Great Plains Livestock Consulting Inc., Eagle, Neb., offer these recommendations for weaning and receiving calves.