Effect of Post-Weaning Management and Age at Weaning on Calf Growing and Finishing Performance

Authors

Jason M. Warner, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Curtis J. Bittner, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Karla H. Jenkins Jenkins, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Rick J. Rasby, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Terry J. Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2015

Citation

2015 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report, University of Nebraska—Lincoln Extension, MP101.

Comments

Copyright © 2015 University of Nebraska.

Abstract

The impact of post-weaning management system and calf age at weaning on growing and finishing performance was evaluated. During the growing phase, cattle in the fast-track system had improved intake, gain, and feed conversion. Although initial finishing weight was similar between systems, slow-track cattle had greater intake, gain, final body weight, and carcass weight. While the impact of age at weaning was negligible, the improvement in finishing performance for slow-track cattle demonstrates the value of different management systems.