It is a very common practice add a second calf to increase productivity when enough feed for the cow is available. Christiane [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 31/05/2002 15:00:19 Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: (bcc: Christiane Jaeger/NRE) Subject: Re: Cows >I've often been impressed with the reverence I've heard expressed on >this list for the cow and the spiritual qualities cows bring to the >farm. So I just have to ask a question that puzzles me--is taking 3 day >old calves away from their mothers the norm even among BD farmers? To >someone unfamilial with cow management, it sounds way to early to be >good for either mother or calf. > >Warm regards, >Deborah Deborah, I guess I'm just the opposite. I don't take them away for abaout three months or more. Instead when I can I'll add another on purchased from a dairy on to the cow. Best, Hugh Visit our website at: www.unionag.org
