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<blockquote data-quote="BC" data-source="post: 1643275" data-attributes="member: 67"><p>When you look at a fat, bloomy calf you are thinking man he/she sure looks good. When an order buyer sees a fat,bloomy calf he is thinking of a wreck waiting to happen. That fat, bloomy calf needs to harden up and transition from a calf to a yearling. </p><p> At the same time, the calf need to get its immune system developed. </p><p></p><p>Unless you have a hay meadow that has some new regrowth, most warm season grass is not high enough in quality to get the gains you need without supplementation. The secret is to feed just enough to to get you 1.5 to 2 lbs/day gain. The grass by itself may be good enough to get you a 0.5 lb per day gain. By spending $0.50 a day on feed you can make about $2.00 per day on additional gain. The old adage you have to spend money to make money is true with calves.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BC, post: 1643275, member: 67"] When you look at a fat, bloomy calf you are thinking man he/she sure looks good. When an order buyer sees a fat,bloomy calf he is thinking of a wreck waiting to happen. That fat, bloomy calf needs to harden up and transition from a calf to a yearling. At the same time, the calf need to get its immune system developed. Unless you have a hay meadow that has some new regrowth, most warm season grass is not high enough in quality to get the gains you need without supplementation. The secret is to feed just enough to to get you 1.5 to 2 lbs/day gain. The grass by itself may be good enough to get you a 0.5 lb per day gain. By spending $0.50 a day on feed you can make about $2.00 per day on additional gain. The old adage you have to spend money to make money is true with calves. [/QUOTE]
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