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Smaller calves from older cows?
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<blockquote data-quote="farmerjan" data-source="post: 1433148" data-attributes="member: 25884"><p>We do find that our old cows do tend to have/raise a smaller calf. Mostly is the teeth/forage/feed and the cow just not getting as much to eat. We do supplement our "grandma" cows if they have fall calves. If they raise 2 small calves in a row, it is time for them to go. I think it is an indication that their body can no longer provide for the calf because they just don't make the milk. We have had some that were on the cull list, and do really good so decide to keep them another year. Most often is a mistake. I keep saying that when you make a decision to sell, don't second guess. Make the decision and do it. I have been wrong 75% of the time when I change from what I originally decide and the cow has problems, doesn't breed, gets down, you name it. I do sometimes give an old cow 18 months between calves if she is a real good cow, and gets thin with a calf, then she will get held back 6 months and go with the next breeding group. But, they do seem to have a smaller calf and it weans off smaller.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="farmerjan, post: 1433148, member: 25884"] We do find that our old cows do tend to have/raise a smaller calf. Mostly is the teeth/forage/feed and the cow just not getting as much to eat. We do supplement our "grandma" cows if they have fall calves. If they raise 2 small calves in a row, it is time for them to go. I think it is an indication that their body can no longer provide for the calf because they just don't make the milk. We have had some that were on the cull list, and do really good so decide to keep them another year. Most often is a mistake. I keep saying that when you make a decision to sell, don't second guess. Make the decision and do it. I have been wrong 75% of the time when I change from what I originally decide and the cow has problems, doesn't breed, gets down, you name it. I do sometimes give an old cow 18 months between calves if she is a real good cow, and gets thin with a calf, then she will get held back 6 months and go with the next breeding group. But, they do seem to have a smaller calf and it weans off smaller. [/QUOTE]
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