The focus during the rearing stage is to ensure calves have reached 90-100kg when weaned at 10-12 weeks of age. A breakdown of the performance targets during the rearing phase are outlined below.
The focus during the rearing stage is to ensure calves have reached 90-100kg when weaned at 10-12 weeks of age. A breakdown of the performance targets during the rearing phase are outlined below.
This article was first published in the Dairy Calf to Beef booklet published by the Irish Farmers Journal with ABP Ireland, Kepak Group, OSI Food Solutions, and McKey Food Services in France.
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Dairy calf to beef series
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