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Blaire Todd
Livestock Production Agent
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Colostrum is one of the most important components in any calf-health program not only because of the antibodies but also because of the many other nutritional products that it provides.
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Preparing for the Calving Season It’s important to balance cow rations for adequate protein and energy for increased third trimester and subsequent lactation requirements. |
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Planning for the Third Trimester Feed costs are high this year, but strategic supplementation can pay off in calf weaning weight. |
 Body Condition Scoring - A Herd Management Tool Body Conditioning Scoring also has more value when it is done on the same group of cows at multiple times during the production year. |
 Preparing calves, understanding how much dry feed calves will likely consume and developing a feeding strategy/plan is one of the best ways to ensure success in the weaning pen. |