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Wulfs CONVERSION 3970C 8 / 22 / 15 • Homo Polled( T) • Homo Black • Purebred RUNL Stetson 8505 x TMCK Lantern 070A CED: 13 BW: 0.1 WW: 83 YW: 127 MK: 25 TM: 66 CEM: 8 SC: 0.70 ST: 22 Doc: 26 YG: 0.10 CW: 42 REA: 0.46 MB: 0.26 FT: 0.00 $ MTI: 63.77 Owned with Wulf Cattle.
Weaning
for calves to find them,” says Dickerson.“ Bunks or self-feeders should be placed perpendicular to the fence line so when calves are rounding the pen trying to determine how to get out, they will bump into their feed.”
“ Similarly, we recommend placing mineral tubs along the pen perimeter so calves encounter them as they are circulating and begin licking the tub. Licking causes salivation, which encourages further consumption of the diet.”
4. Consider water sources, cleanliness
“ If your calves are suddenly moved into a pen with an automatic waterer and they’ ve never used one before, you can’ t expect them to walk right up and drink out of one,” says Dickerson.
It will take some time for calves to adapt to their surroundings and navigate the facilities with ease. Until then, one way to keep calves hydrated is to place some additional water tanks or tubs in the pen. Similar to feed bunk placement, water tanks or tubs should be placed along the fence line so calves will quickly find them and start drinking.
Cleanliness is also paramount to water consumption. All water sources should be checked at least daily for cleanliness and to make sure the source has adequate flow.
Weaning can be very stressful for calves, but implementing a few new nutritional strategies can help the transition be more seamless. If your calves find themselves in the middle of a potluck feast, they’ ll be quicker to eat and overcome the stressors of weaning.
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Wulfs CONVERSION 3970C 8 / 22 / 15 • Homo Polled( T) • Homo Black • Purebred RUNL Stetson 8505 x TMCK Lantern 070A CED: 13 BW: 0.1 WW: 83 YW: 127 MK: 25 TM: 66 CEM: 8 SC: 0.70 ST: 22 Doc: 26 YG: 0.10 CW: 42 REA: 0.46 MB: 0.26 FT: 0.00 $ MTI: 63.77 Owned with Wulf Cattle.

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