Wulfs CONVERSION 3970C 8 / 22 / 15 • Homo Polled ( T ) • Homo Black • Purebred RUNL Stetson 8505 x TMCK Lantern 070A CED : 13 BW : 0.1 WW : 83 YW : 127 MK : 25 TM : 66 CEM : 8 SC : 0.70 ST : 22 Doc : 26 YG : 0.10 CW : 42 REA : 0.46 MB : 0.26 FT : 0.00 $ MTI : 63.77 Owned with Wulf Cattle .
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for calves to find them ,” says Dickerson . “ Bunks or self-feeders should be placed perpendicular to the fence line so when calves are rounding the pen trying to determine how to get out , they will bump into their feed .”
“ Similarly , we recommend placing mineral tubs along the pen perimeter so calves encounter them as they are circulating and begin licking the tub . Licking causes salivation , which encourages further consumption of the diet .”
4 . Consider water sources , cleanliness
“ If your calves are suddenly moved into a pen with an automatic waterer and they ’ ve never used one before , you can ’ t expect them to walk right up and drink out of one ,” says Dickerson .
It will take some time for calves to adapt to their surroundings and navigate the facilities with ease . Until then , one way to keep calves hydrated is to place some additional water tanks or tubs in the pen . Similar to feed bunk placement , water tanks or tubs should be placed along the fence line so calves will quickly find them and start drinking .
Cleanliness is also paramount to water consumption . All water sources should be checked at least daily for cleanliness and to make sure the source has adequate flow .
Weaning can be very stressful for calves , but implementing a few new nutritional strategies can help the transition be more seamless . If your calves find themselves in the middle of a potluck feast , they ’ ll be quicker to eat and overcome the stressors of weaning .
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Wulfs CONVERSION 3970C 8 / 22 / 15 • Homo Polled ( T ) • Homo Black • Purebred RUNL Stetson 8505 x TMCK Lantern 070A CED : 13 BW : 0.1 WW : 83 YW : 127 MK : 25 TM : 66 CEM : 8 SC : 0.70 ST : 22 Doc : 26 YG : 0.10 CW : 42 REA : 0.46 MB : 0.26 FT : 0.00 $ MTI : 63.77 Owned with Wulf Cattle .
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