Weaning is stressful for calves, cows and people and very likely the most stressful time in a calf’s life. We know the calf will have all it needs to survive and thrive, but the calf doesn’t know that yet. Just as with humans, less stress leads to more thriftiness and reduced illness. Two methods have risen to the top of the list of best weaning strategies to reduce stress: fenceline weanin...
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