marksmu
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We are about 30 days out from weaning the 20 Brangus pairs we purchased back in April...I have talked to everyone in my area about weaning Brangus calves and everyone tells me something different. The first person tells me I need to move them at least 2 miles away for 10 weeks, second guy says move them 2 pastures over and leave the moms where they are and youll be fine...third guy tells me you cant wean them at all...those mommas are crazy and will get to their calves if you keep them in the same county, and my vet tells me that I should put the calves in the corral for 10 days in the same field as the mommas, feed them out some medicated creep feed, and then after the 10 days move them 2 pastures over....
Whats the deal here? I have got only 2 skittish cows, and the rest will eat from my hand....I am leaning towards the vets recommendation as it would seem to be less stressful for all b/c the mom knows where her calve is and can see her.
Im looking for opinions on this one as it will be my first time to wean.
Whats the deal here? I have got only 2 skittish cows, and the rest will eat from my hand....I am leaning towards the vets recommendation as it would seem to be less stressful for all b/c the mom knows where her calve is and can see her.
Im looking for opinions on this one as it will be my first time to wean.