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Why weighing at weaning should be routine practice

Suckler calf weaning weights are an important measure of any suckler herd, to understand herd performance, output and profitability.

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock 鈥� 3 min read
Why weighing at weaning should be routine practice

Suckler calf weaning weights are an important measure of any suckler herd, to understand herd performance, output and profitability. The weight of weaned calves is fundamental, says vet Joe Henry of...

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