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Articles tagged under: weaning

Reducing Post-Weaning Calf Health

Published November 28, 2025

With colder weather here, retired NDSU Extension Associate Professor of Livestock Stewardship, Gerald Stokka, reminds ranchers to focus on stress reduction for calves heading into weaning. "One of the biggest things that we sometimes forget is, if at all possible,…
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Adequate Feed Supplies

Published August 16, 2024

SDSU Extension Feedlot Management Specialist Warren Rusche is satisfied with the feed supply situation throughout the state. "Feed supplies look to be really good. I know there are a few places in western South Dakota where hay supplies might be…
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Weaning Pointers

Published October 11, 2023

According to NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Zach Carlson, some producers started weaning when pasture resources ran short this fall. "In north-central and northeast region, we've seen places where the rain has shortened the grazing season." Carlson recommends finding weaning…
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Weathering the Storm

Published November 9, 2022

Freshly weaned calves are more susceptible to sickness from the cold, wet weather, NDSU Extension Veterinarian Gerald Stokka reminds ranchers to monitor for pneumonia following the storm. "Hopefully, weaned calves have settled down and are eating creep feed so their…
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Tips for Sale Day

Published October 25, 2022

Weaned calves are starting to filter through sale barns. When marketing calves. South Dakota State University Cow/Calf Field Specialist Olivia Amundson encourages the rancher to have a good health program in place for the calves. "When we collected data last…
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Grazing Corn Residue

Published October 14, 2022

With harvest going full speed, the option to graze corn residue is on the table for livestock producers. North Dakota State University Beef Cattle Specialist Zac Carlson says it’s a win-win for soil health and as a cattle feed source.…
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A Game Changer When Backgrounding Calves

Published January 26, 2022

University of Minnesota Cow/Calf Reproduction Extension Educator Eric Mousel says improving or maintaining the weaning percentage of cow herds is an issue everywhere. "We really struggle, particularly with winter and spring calving with calf health. We tend to see weaning…
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Calf and Cow Nutrition Both Important During Weaning

Published October 21, 2020

The fall months have been dry throughout much of South Dakota, with the latest USDA pasture and rangeland conditions coming in at 31 percent poor-to-very poor. That has altered plans for cattle producers. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist…
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With Weather Challenges, Watch Weaned Calves Closely

Published December 1, 2019

Cattle producers should keep a close eye on freshly weaned calves with the tough weather conditions. A lot of the challenges started in the spring, when calves were born in the rain, snow and cold. Some calves may not have…
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Reminders for Grazing Cattle on Corn Stalks

Published November 23, 2018

From weaning calves to pregnancy checking cows, cattle producers are staying busy this fall. In the midst of it all, harvest is still taking place. As corn harvest progresses, Taylor Grussing, a cow/calf specialist with South Dakota State University Extension,…
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