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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 9549"><p>I agree with the fenceline weaning method - although I would not try it with just 1 strand of electric fence. My cattle are broke to 1 strand fencing for sub-dividing my pastures, but it will not keep a calf from it's mom for long. We use 4 strands of Hi-Tensile electric fencing. Also, I have never had 100% luck with only weaning for 8 weeks. Some calves will go right back & start sucking. The cow may be dry, but they suck anyway, and it can be a major problem when the Mom gets ready to bag up for her next calf. For nutritional reasons alone, the heifer calves should be kept seperate from the main cow herd and fed a higher level of nutrition. Universities recommend keeping several groups of cattle during the winter. Open weaned replacement heifers; bred yearlings and two-year old and thin/old cows, and the mature cow herd. All three of these groups require different management if you are wanting the best calving/breeding condition come spring. Jeanne</p><p></p><p> <a href="http://www.SimmeValley.com" target="_blank">Simme Valley in NY</a> </p><p> <a href="mailto:simmeval@swns.net">simmeval@swns.net</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 9549"] I agree with the fenceline weaning method - although I would not try it with just 1 strand of electric fence. My cattle are broke to 1 strand fencing for sub-dividing my pastures, but it will not keep a calf from it's mom for long. We use 4 strands of Hi-Tensile electric fencing. Also, I have never had 100% luck with only weaning for 8 weeks. Some calves will go right back & start sucking. The cow may be dry, but they suck anyway, and it can be a major problem when the Mom gets ready to bag up for her next calf. For nutritional reasons alone, the heifer calves should be kept seperate from the main cow herd and fed a higher level of nutrition. Universities recommend keeping several groups of cattle during the winter. Open weaned replacement heifers; bred yearlings and two-year old and thin/old cows, and the mature cow herd. All three of these groups require different management if you are wanting the best calving/breeding condition come spring. Jeanne [url=http://www.SimmeValley.com]Simme Valley in NY[/url] [email=simmeval@swns.net]simmeval@swns.net[/email] [/QUOTE]
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