Over 90 percent of the cows in good body condition at calving cycled 60 days after calving regardless o their weight change after calving. Thin cows couldn't make up or the lack of body condition. Only 46 percent o the cows in thin body condition at calving time cycled within 60 days, even though they gained weight after calving. The real cost to producers is that calves born late will weigh less in the fall, just because they were born later in the year. Feeding cows before calving to make sure they are in good condition before calving is as important as feeding them well following calving.
Proper nutrition is worthwhile.