Preparing Your Cows for Calving 60-90 Days Before Birth
The last 60-90 days before calving are arguably the most critical period on a beef operation. The old cliché, “An ounce of prevention is...
Cows undergo intense changes in late gestation. In the final 90 days, cows experience mammary development, colostrum production and growing approximately 75% of their calf. Prepare for calving by ramping up cow nutrition, understanding fetal programming and enhancing colostrum quality for a successful calving season.