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    orphan calf

    I HAVE A 1 AND 1/2 MONTH OLD CALF THAT HAS BEEN ORPHANED. DO I NEED TO PEN THIS CALF AND FEED IT MILK REPLACEMENT OR CAN I JUST START FEEDING IT SOME TYPE OF DRIED FEED, OR WILL IT START UTILIZING GRASS IN THE PASTURE AND THEREFORE I DO NOTHING BUT WATCH IT. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY...
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    using sericea lespedeza as hay

    we have about 20 acres of land that was stripped about 15 years ago. it was also planted in sericea lespedeza to prevent eroison. I read on the internet that it can be used as hay. a local man said he could cut and bale it for 12.00 a bale but he said he doesn't know the specifics on it such as...
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    deworming in the southeast.

    as a general rule, when is the best time to deworm so the cattle benefit the most. I live in central alabama. Also is there much difference in the injectable vs pour-on medication. any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance, mike.
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    weaning calves 7months old

    I have 5 calves in the 6 to 7 month age range that I need to wean. not going to sell them right now or I might just ship them out. If I seperate them from mama, how long before I can return them to the herd. And what is the best way to seperate them. put up in the barn or adjacent pasture. any...
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    calving seasons when and why?

    as a general rule, what time of year would be the best to have calves born.because I'm trying to figure when our breeding season should be. we are located in alabama so the winters are not that harsh. thanks in advance.
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    minerals and dried molasses?

    when feeding free choice minerals that are bitter and that the cows won't eat such as a high mag. how much dried molasses do I mix with these minerals to make it a little more palatble. If I add too much molasses, would they eat it all at once. thanks in advance.
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    lice treat or not

    from reading the posts I feel sure our cattle have lice. Is this a problem that will cure itself in cattle or must it be treated. thanks in advance for any reply.
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