Weaning with less stress

The December 2012 issue of Calving Ease, entitled "Weaning with Less Stress," is now available. In this issue, calf and heifer management specialist Dr. Sam Leadley, Attica (N.Y.) Veterinary Associates, discusses these points:

• Weaning stress can be managed.
• Weaning is less stressful when calves meet three criteria for rumen maturity.
• Grain pail management is key when assessing duration and regularity of grain intake.
• We often underestimate the volume of calf starter grain needed to adequately meet a calf’s needs for both maintenance and to continue to grow 1.7 to 2 pounds per day.

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Source: December 2012 Calving Ease

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4. Repainting “American Gothic:” Number of women farming triples
5. U.S. milk production rose 0.8% in May
6. India: Milk’s new horizon

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4. Uncertainty hangs over milk futures market
5. India: Milk’s new horizon
6. WASDE: Corn price outlook lowered

1. USDA report shows continued adoption of no-till
2. Finding the comedy in ag-gag
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4. Commentary: Ag must resist HSUS 'divide and conquer' strategy
5. Chobani pushes back against UK Greek yogurt ban
6. Will Smith dethroned in latest Peterson Farm Bros. parody