The right intake levels The most important thing to keep calves perform-
ing as they are weaned or relocated is to maintain their intake at appropriate levels. Hutcheson notes that diets
The 45- to 60-day value-added program period prior to
leaving the cow-calf operation produces a profi table healthy calf for the next phase.
are formulated in percentages, so stressed calves have to receive the right formulation with the low intakes in mind. He says, “If we’ve got the protein too low, and the
calf should be eating 15 pounds of feed instead of 10 pounds, we will be feeding 25 to 30 percent below the needs of the calf just for protein. Other nutrients are the same way.” The calf also needs the right levels of nutrients for its
immune system to function optimally. This means that not only should protein and energy be matched to its
consumption level, but also trace minerals and vitamins. The ration should be blended with the proper amounts
of copper, zinc, selenium, manganese, and vitamins A and E. “Critical nutrients must be prioritized for specifi c situ-
ations to ensure optimum performance during stress,” Hutcheson says. “Protein and energy are fi rst. Then, trace minerals and vitamins. When we get ready to wean or receive the calves and we bring them into the system, they need to get good quality, free-choice hay. This is a natural product that they like to eat. The fi rst few days, we need to give them 0.5 to 1 percent of their body weight as hay. Take care of the good quality hay, so they’ll eat it.”
The right ration At the same time, the calves can be introduced to
a total mixed ration. It can be purchased in bags or in bulk, or mixed in bulk, if you have enough calves. Hutcheson recommends the mixed feed contain
80 to 90 percent dry matter, with 13.5 to 14.5 percent protein. The energy should be 70 to 72 percent total di- gestible nutrients (TDN), the equivalent of Net Energy of maintenance (NEm) 74 to 77 megacalories (Mcals)
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