Care of newly purchased feeder cattle
Abstract
"The way cattle are handled shortly before loading, during hauling and the first two weeks in the feedlot has a great influence on the overall performance of feedlot cattle. There is no one program that will give best results for all feeder cattle, nor will the same results occur each year. "Cattle sense" is developed by close observation and experience. Keep records on each bunch of cattle. These records will be useful in helping you provide the most practical and economical program for the next group of incoming cattle. Develop a program which fits your operation and area. Post mortem examinations are worthwhile in ascertaining problems and the results should be considered for future health and management programs. The following are general guidelines which should be helpful to you in deciding how to handle newly purchased feeder cattle."--First page.
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