Cow Program Post Weaning

Once weaning is complete, the process of cow nutritional management for another year of production begins. The Post Weaning phase of production is critical from the standpoint that while trying to rebuild body condition in the cow, it is the producers desire to hold costs down.

Typically, winter-feeding is 60 days away and we are trying to extend the use of our summer grass, utilize crop residues or basically trying to get by on lower quality roughages. Additionally, the cow's nutrient requirements are starting to increase, as 70% of fetal development will occur within the final trimester of gestation.

Anipro/Xtraformance Feeds' Post Weaning Program is designed to increase the plane of nutrition of the cow gradually as her nutrient needs increase closer to calving. By beginning supplementation following weaning, we can develop the mineral levels necessary to meet the needs of fetal development. Additionally, because of Anipro/Xtraformance Feeds' university proven ability to increase fiber digestibility, the cattleman can effectively utilize lower quality forages such as weathered grass and crop residues to lower his overall feeding program cost.

Consistent intake of known quantities of protein, energy, minerals and vitamins during the post-weaning phase is the initial step to ensuring a high plane of nutrition and maximum performance at calving.