When should you creep feed calves?
You can introduce creep feed to calves at an early age. However, a calf’s rumen isn’t capable of breaking down feed until it’s 2 months old. Assuming a 30-day weaning period, creep feeding calves at 3-4 months old gives them about 80-120 days on feed prior to weaning.
How much should I feed my 400 pound calf?
(opens in new window)Feeds A full feed of good-quality corn silage supplemented with protein, minerals and Vitamin A will produce from 1.5 to 1.8 pounds of daily gain on a 400- to 500-pound calf. Some grain additions will usually be needed to get 2.0 pounds daily gain.
What is calf starter feed?
The purpose of calf starter is to transition the calf from the milk–feeding period to the dry feeding period. Calf starter is very important to healthy rumen development, good body growth and successful weaning of the calf. Calf starter must be palatable and nutritious.
What is a calf creep feeder?
Creep feeding is the practice of providing supplemental feed (grain or forage) to nursing calves. This is usually done with the use of a creep gate, which is large enough for calves to enter the feeding area but too small to allow cows to pass.
Are calf creep feedings worth it?
Producers generally assume that creep feeding is more valuable when calf prices are high. However, the higher the calf prices, the greater the discounts as calves increase in weight. Creep feeding grain for 100 days should add approximately 60 pounds of weaning weight to a calf.
What are the disadvantages of creep grazing?
Creep feeding can also create lower milk yield in first-calf heifers due to udder fat deposits from the supplemented feed. Another con to creep feeding, Gadberry said, is if calves get too fleshy on creep feed, you might get docked on price at the sale barn.
What do you feed bottle calves?
It is a pretty simple process:
- Feed a bottle 2–3 times a day.
- Watch for scours (more on that in a minute)
- Provide pasture, water, forage (after weaning is most typical), good-quality hay and a clean environment.
- Provide a free-choice calf-starter such as Calf-Manna® by Manna Pro® (if desired)
- Offer a good mineral program.
What is milk replacer for calves?
Calf milk replacers (CMRs) provide a convenient way to feed pre-ruminant calves. They can be stored long term as powder and mixed with water just prior to feeding. Calves can then be milk reared anywhere and at any time without having to source liquid whole milk.
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