Profitability of preconditioning

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 31 Dec 2010 English Publisher:Texas A&M University LibrariesJournal:American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference Proceedings (issn: 1079-9737,

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Authors: Hilton, W. Mark; Olynk, Nicole J.;

doi: 10.21423/aabppro20123905 , 10.21423/bovine-vol45no1p40-50

Profitability of preconditioning

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Preconditioning (PC) generally refers to methods used to adequately prepare a calf for a successful feedlot experience. The details of various preconditioning programs have been annotated elsewhere. In all programs, calves are vaccinated for viral respiratory diseases and seven to eight clostridial organisms; dewormed; treated for lice and grubs; bulls are castrated; and horned calves are dehorned. In most programs calves are weaned for ≥ 30 days, and calves are trained to eat from a bank and drink from a fountain or tank.

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