
Tag Archives weaning

Backgrounding basics – easing the transition from weaning to feeding
Backgrounding calves can add value, but does come with more risk. Learn how to manage those risks and shepherd calves through the post-weaning phase

Calving date shifting in Ontario
The onset of calving season often depends on the individual operation, says an Ontario cow-calf producer

Hopper-bottomed calf feeder cuts labour
A relatively simple system replaced hauling feed with five-gallon buckets on this ranch
Hauling five-gallon buckets to feed the weanlings was a regular chore for the Bowie family, until a fire gave them a chance to do something different. Originally the Bowie family, who ranch in the Great Sandhills of southwestern Saskatchewan, used an old wooden-wheeled grain wagon to hold feed for the calves. They filled their pails […] Read more
Tips for starting calves on feed
Nutrition with John McKinnon

Tips for weaning calves
Animal Care: News Roundup from the September 30, 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Low-stress weaning for calves
A less stressful weaning process makes for healthier calves

Canadian and U.S. calf preconditioning trends

Creep feeding – What side of the debate are you on?
Nutrition with John McKinnon

Supplementing young bull calves before weaning pays off
Testes development, fertility greatly impacted by being well-fed

To creep feed or not?
Feeding: News Roundup from the March 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Holding back calves this year? We’re here to help. Feeding & backgrounding info relevant to your operation, all in one place. Get tips from the experts to get you through the season in Canadian Cattlemen: The Best of Feeding & Backgrounding.