Preconditioning Calves Using Co-products

Preconditioning cattle is a way to add value to a calf crop. It involves weaning, vaccination, and acclimating cattle to eating from feed bunks. This publication will focus on the nutrition, feedstuff considerations, and performance potential for different co-product options in preconditioning manag...

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Main Authors: Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, Joel Yelich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2011-06-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/119302
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Summary:Preconditioning cattle is a way to add value to a calf crop. It involves weaning, vaccination, and acclimating cattle to eating from feed bunks. This publication will focus on the nutrition, feedstuff considerations, and performance potential for different co-product options in preconditioning management. This 10-page fact sheet was written by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, and Joel Yelich, and published by the UF Department of Animal Science, May 2011. AN260/AN260: Preconditioning Calves Using Co-products (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009