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Reducing Weaning Stress


Reducing Stress at Weaning - Penn State Extension

One way to reduce stress on calves is to consider earlier vaccinations and castration. While, yes, it means working the calves one more time, it ...

Minimizing Weaning Stress on Calves | New Mexico State University

Fenceline contact between calves and their dams for four to seven days after weaning can lessen stress and minimize post-weaning performance decline. However, ...

Low-Stress Weaning Methods - SDSU Extension

Any weaning process that makes the separation more gradual will reduce the stress and therefore potentially improve health and performance of the calf.

Minimising the stress of weaning of beef calves: a review - PMC

Solutions also depend on the understanding of the various stressors associated with weaning, among which are the change in diet, cessation of nursing, ...

Low Stress Weaning Strategies - Bovine Veterinarian -

Fenceline weaning was shown to reduce indicators of stress and increase grazing and feeding behaviors during the weaning process. The ...

Reducing the stress of weaning beef calves | OSU Extension Service

As animal managers, we should try to make weaning as stress-free as we can, while keeping productivity and profitability in line with our goals.

Management Strategies to Reduce Stress at Weaning and Improve ...

The following are things which can be done to reduce stress at weaning, helping calves stay healthy, and adjust to their new environment.

Rethink Weaning

Weaning strategies that leave calves on pasture where feed is familiar will minimize nutritional stress. If you have to wean into a dry lot, calves should be ...

Reduce Weaning Stress in Calves with These 3 Tips

To help you minimize stress during weaning and keep your calves on track for strong growth, here are the top three strategies to ensure profitability and ...

Fence Line Weaning Reduces Stress During Weaning of Beef Calves

Weaning stress can be reduced by letting the calf become familiar with the area where the weaning will take place. This can be accomplished by moving the cows ...

4 Tips For Low-Stress Weaning - Beef Magazine

Castration and dehorning are less stressful at pre-weaning time compared to at weaning.” Which methods do you implement to reduce stress at weaning time? Share ...

Reducing stress in calves around weaning - DSM

There are several recommendations that can reduce calf morbidity and mortality by reducing stress and meeting nutritional needs.

Tips for reducing stress when weaning calves | Alltech

Weaning and feedlot receiving are two transition periods during which calves will experience multiple stressors. Prolonged exposure to stress has negative ...

Look for ways to reduce calf stress at weaning - Farm Progress

When it does come to the final days before sorting calves, there are several techniques you can implement to reduce calf stress. Nose clips can ...

Reducing Weaning Stress - The Beef Site

The most common method of weaning is the abrupt separation of calves from their dams. This method is arguably the most stressful event of a young calf's life.

Weaning Beef Calves: How to Minimize Stress to Promote Health ...

Weaning is one of the most stressful times in a calf's life. Here's how to best prepare your calves and their surroundings for weaning time.

Strategies for minimizing stress at weaning time - Beef Magazine

Fence-line weaning is effective at reducing stress and the weaning process can happen quickly. "With fence-line weaning, the cows and calves typically walk the ...

Strategies for easing the weaning process for beef calves

(Two-stage weaning) has been shown to reduce behavioral signs of calf stress after weaning compared to traditional weaning methods; however, subsequent ...

Try These Weaning Techniques for More Productive Calves this Fall

Understanding the principle of low-stress weaning allows producers to wean calves in whatever ways work best on their operation while enjoying ...

Prevent calf stress and illness — Extension and Ag Research News

Keeping cows and calves separate but with nose to nose contact (fence line weaning) may reduce this stress as well. Use vaccines that are ...