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<blockquote data-quote="farmerjan" data-source="post: 1367558" data-attributes="member: 25884"><p>The rumen doesn't really start developing until 6-10 weeks to utilize the hay, but in the same token, they won't learn to start eating it if it isn't there to start picking at. Plus you will get less sucking on each other if they have hay to learn to start eating. Most dairies offer it free choice in a little hay feeder/rack after about 2 weeks as well as free choice calf starter feed to get them trying it. Some do wean at 6 weeks but I personally don't like to do it until 8-10 weeks. I mean you don't wean your calves off your beef cows that soon.... It really depends on how well they are eating. I see no reason to not keep some of the heifer calves if they are nice.....but that's strictly your preference. Blackleg for sure at weaning, then it depends on what is prevelant in your area. What do you do for your beef cows? Maybe ask the vet at the feedlot what he would suggest or your own vet or even the farm mgr....If they are kept separate in groups, I wouldn't go too crazy with vaccinations when you first get them. There are some gels that will help prevent rota-corona virus that some places have a problem with and it will kill the calves quick. Also, coccidiosis can be a problem, blood in the manure/scours but can be cured if caught quick, with corid in the milk replacer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="farmerjan, post: 1367558, member: 25884"] The rumen doesn't really start developing until 6-10 weeks to utilize the hay, but in the same token, they won't learn to start eating it if it isn't there to start picking at. Plus you will get less sucking on each other if they have hay to learn to start eating. Most dairies offer it free choice in a little hay feeder/rack after about 2 weeks as well as free choice calf starter feed to get them trying it. Some do wean at 6 weeks but I personally don't like to do it until 8-10 weeks. I mean you don't wean your calves off your beef cows that soon.... It really depends on how well they are eating. I see no reason to not keep some of the heifer calves if they are nice.....but that's strictly your preference. Blackleg for sure at weaning, then it depends on what is prevelant in your area. What do you do for your beef cows? Maybe ask the vet at the feedlot what he would suggest or your own vet or even the farm mgr....If they are kept separate in groups, I wouldn't go too crazy with vaccinations when you first get them. There are some gels that will help prevent rota-corona virus that some places have a problem with and it will kill the calves quick. Also, coccidiosis can be a problem, blood in the manure/scours but can be cured if caught quick, with corid in the milk replacer. [/QUOTE]
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