Influence of 48 hour calf separation on milk production and calf growth in range cows

• Published in: Theriogenology Vol. 11; no. 5; pp. 367 - 373
• Main Authors: Beck, T.W., Wettemann, R.P., Turman, E.J., Totusek, R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.05.1979

Hereford cows and their calves were either left together or separated for a 48-hr period between 50 and 80 days postpartum. Milk production and calf weights were determined 1 and 2 weeks prior to and 1 and 3 weeks after calf separation. Daily milk production of separated cows (5.6±.1 kg) was not dif...