It's getting that time of year when Florida ranchers wean and market calves.
Most ranchers market their calves right off the cow.
Most ranchers will keep some replacement heifers, and a few producers will even keep all calves on the ranch after weaning for various reasons. Weaning is by far the most stressful time in a calves life. It is the first time away from their mother and her milk, and for the first few days calves walk the fence, bawl, and eat very little forage or feed. Thus, their nutrition is practically zero, making them susceptible to many diseases. Here are a few management tips to get calves on a good plane of nutrition immediately after weaning and to keep them healthy and growing.