Deborah: I like to leave my calves on the mother for 8 to 12 weeks longer if possible, the calves taken early are usually from dairies where they want the milk production from the cow, David C
----- Original Message ----- From: "Deborah Byron" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, 31 May 2002 12:33 AM Subject: 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 > >
