Animal nutrition

Benefits of Early Weaning The benefits of early weaning go far beyond the survival and growth of the calf. The energy requirements of a 400kg lactating breeder are approximately 80MJ/day.  On dry mature pasture, these requirements are rarely met and the breeding herd slips in condition. Weaning the calf will reduce the cow’s energy requirements…

There are limitations to compensatory gains, for example, an animal that has been on a low quality diet for an extended period of time may never reach its?۪ genetic potential for weight. These ?stunted?۪ animals may have a smaller mature size or final production weight. While there are limitations associated with compensatory gain, it is…