Preconditioning can be conducted on the producer's farm. The producer is asked to follow the attached preconditioning plan. The Preconditioning Plan associated with the Louisiana Calf to Carcass Program basically follows the Southeast Pride Health Certification Program and when completed the cattle will meet the requirements for the Blue Tag Level. Producers who choose to precondition their calves at home need to adhere to the following preconditioning plan. The cattle will be fed a mixed ration with antibiotic as well as free choice hay and mineral.
Castration is less traumatic for younger calves.
Packer buyers don't like to see horns on cattle because of increased bruising. Heifers can not be pregnant. Only nonpregnant heifers will be accepted. Make sure the vaccine used is approved for use on calves nursing pregnant cows. Clostridial Booster Internal and external parasite control treatment with an endectocide.