Antibiotics appear to increase early postweaning gain and may also be helpful in reducing disease problems. Other feed additives are also available that have been shown to improve performance over the post-weaning period and into the growth phase. Observe Closely and Quickly Treat Sick Cattle. Early detection and treatment of sick calves are keys to having a low death loss and a small percentage of chronic, poor calves. Calves in the early stages of incubation of an illness have a far better chance to respond favorably to proper treatment.
Check calves closely for early symptoms of illness three to six times daily for the first two weeks.
Pen checking requires patience, concern, close observation and an awareness of symptoms. One good time to check calves is just following feeding. Animals that do not compete at the feed bunk are candidates for individual attention. Some of the variety was due to size of package, but most of the variety was due to seasoning or flavors. This was truly a marketing endeavor to attract customers to try new and different kinds of beef jerky.