Beef Magazine

Weaning

The Nose Knows 

Jul 1, 2008 - By Burt Rutherford Senior Editor

There are several good ways to wean your calves. Chasing them down the middle of a highway isn't one of them. Yet, through no fault of his own, that's...

Divide & Conquer 

Mar 1, 2008 - By Wes Ishmael Contributing Editor

It's not easy being a calf. Just about the time you're fairly sure where your next meal's coming from, somebody you've never seen before wants to stick...

Up & Running 

Mar 1, 2008 - By Alaina Burt Managing Editor

Blame Mother Nature. Within the first few hours of a calf's life, it gets up, looks for the udder, and sucks on everything from the cow's brisket to the...

New Mexico Study Documents Returns On Weaning 

Nov 9, 2007

New Mexico State University research says weaning calves for at least 41 days before placing them on feed can increase their net return. ...

Should You Background Your Weaned Calves? 

Sep 14, 2007 - Wes Ismael

Deciding whether to hold calves and add weight between weaning and the feedlot should be a tough decision. ...

Wean 'Em Easy 

Sep 1, 2007 - By Burt Rutherford

Kelly Nordlund is fixing fence a lot less these days. He has his cows to thank. That, and a small piece of yellow plastic. For the past five years, Nordlund,...

Do Your Breakeven Math Before Creep Feeding 

May 25, 2007 - Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension livestock specialist

The decision to creep feed, which is any feed a producer provides calves while they're still nursing, is one that must judged by its cost-effectiveness, says Karl Hoppe, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension livestock specialist at the...

Quick Tips For Weaning Management 

Sep 16, 2006

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