Dairy
The poor spring has lead to a lot of farms still having calves housed despite weaning taking place a number of weeks ago.
A lot of heifer calves will be approaching 10-12 weeks-of-age, meaning that they should be strong enough to be completely weaned off milk.
Beef
Experts say the inquisitive nature of calves can be used to drive performance rates in the period from birth to weaning.
Many heifer calves will now be approaching 10-12-weeks-of-age, meaning that they should be strong enough to be completely weaned off milk.
Many calves will be approaching eight weeks of age in the coming days and weeks, which means their gradual weaning will be set to commence.
N.Ireland
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Sheep
Weaning can be considered as the end of the ewe’s work for one season and the start of the new season, Pat McCambridge of CAFRE says.
