Tag: weaning

Wean Early to Prep Thin Cows for Winter Weather

After weaning and prior to winter can be one of the most economical times to improve the body condition score (BCS) of a spring-calving cow. If you have cows that are thinner than normal, consider weaning earlier to give those cows a chance to gain body condition, and hold it through the winter. This is especially […]

Wean Early to Prep Thin Cows for Winter Weather

After weaning and prior to winter can be one of the most economical times to improve the body condition score (BCS) of a spring-calving cow. In some years, forage quality, weather conditions, and time of weaning can make putting body condition on cows more difficult. Last year, in many parts of Nebraska, high amounts of early […]