Preconditioning of Calves from the Feedyard Perspective

Authors

  • Tim Jordan Palo Duro Veterinary Service, Canyon, TX 79015

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19867609

Keywords:

freshly weaned calves, concentrate feeding, yearling, feedlot cattle

Abstract

Young calves or freshly weaned calves that are placed directly on high grain concentrate feeding can be expected to experience increased health-related problems compared to cattle of yearling age. Survey data of feedlot cattle in Texas generated by Bechtol and Jordan (I) show that morbidity and mortality averaged 7.29% and 0.70%, respectively. Work in Kansas and Nebraska (2) shows closely related figures.

Cover image of the 20th Conference Proceedings: a herd of cattle grazing on a green, grassy knoll. Half the herd are lying down, enjoying the bright afternoon sunshine.

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Published

1986-11-18

Issue

1986

Section

Beef Session V