Improve Reproductive Performance in Your Cow Herd Using Calf Removal
Vol. 2006 No. 17, Historical Fact Sheets
Vol. 2006 No. 17

Improve Reproductive Performance in Your Cow Herd Using Calf Removal: AN166/AN166, 9/2006

Historical Fact Sheets
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-an166-2006
Published 2006-10-12
Gary R. Hansen
University of Florida
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Hansen, Gary R. 2006. “Improve Reproductive Performance in Your Cow Herd Using Calf Removal: AN166/AN166, 9/2006”. EDIS 2006 (17). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-an166-2006.
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Abstract

AN166, a 5-page fact sheet by Gary R. Hansen, discusses three methods of calf-removal and when to use each: short-term calf removal, once-daily suckling, and early weaning. Includes references and tables. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, September 2006.

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References

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Arthington, J. D. and J. E. Minton. 2004. The effect of early weaning on feed intake, growth, and postpartum interval in thin, Brahman-crossbred primiparous cows. Prof. Anim. Sci. 20:34-38. https://doi.org/10.15232/S1080-7446(15)31269-9

Sprott, L. R. 2003. Calf removal: A way to stimulate reproduction in cows. Bull L-5443. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta., College Station, Texas.

Yelich, J. V., M. D. Holland, D.N. Schutz, and K. G. Odde. 1995. Synchronization of estrus in suckled postpartum beef cows with melengestrol acetate, 48-hour calf removal and PGF2 https://doi.org/10.1016/0093-691X(94)00033-Q

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