Weaned Calves

(Producer Questions prior to 2009)

I weaned calves from their dams. How long should I keep them apart to dry the cow up and be able to manage the cows and their calves together?

We have weaned calves for 4 days, 8 days, and 12 days then turned the calves and dams back together. Calves weaned at 4 days, 8 days, and 12 days all mothered-up and began suckling their dams. We measured milk production and all cows that had their calves at 4 days, 8 days, and 12 days produced milk after the calves were returned.

Bull Management

(Producer Questions prior to 2009)