Assessing the Value of Preconditioning to Feedlots

G. K. Jim; P. T. Gulchon

doi:10.21423/aabppro19887020

Assessing the Value of Preconditioning to Feedlots

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G. K. Jim Feedlot Health Management Services, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
P. T. Gulchon Feedlot Health Management Services, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada

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https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19887020

Keywords:

preconditioning, beef calves, economics

Abstract

Without question, the economics associated with the preconditioning of beef calves is one of the most controversial topics in veterinary medicine and animal science. This paper will be limited to discussing the feedlot viewpoint regarding preconditioned calves. Note that in specific instances this viewpoint will be diametrically opposite to the perspective of the cow/calf producer.

Cover image of the Proceedings of the 21st Annual Convention: Cover image is a photo of cattle grazing alongside a river with pine trees and a mountain range in the background. Journal title is written in the upper left corner and conference information in the lower right.

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1988-09-28

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1988

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Beef Cow-Calf Split Session I

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