Management and Treatment of the Weaner-Stocker Calf in California

Authors

  • G. P. Lofgreen University of California, Davis, California
  • D. G. Addis University of California, Davis, California
  • J. R. Dunbar University of California, Davis, California
  • J. G. Clark University of California, Davis, California
  • G. L. Crenshaw University of California, Davis, California
  • D. D. Hinman University of California, Davis, California

Abstract

The increasing numbers of lightweight calves coming into commercial feedyards have emphasized the lack of knowledge concerning problems associated with handling of the newly-arrived calf. Some of the major problems are related to starting rations, processing procedures, preventive medication, treatment of the sick calf and even the proper type of handling facilities. In 1970 a project was initiated at the Imperial Valley Field Station of the University of California to study the nutrition, management and health of the newly-received calf. It is the purpose of this paper to review the findings in the areas of energy level in the receiving ration, time of processing, preventive medication and corral construction.

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Published

1973-12-05

Issue

1973

Section

Management and Treatment of the Weaner-Stocker Calf

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