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Weaning Gains With the Right Ration

Eddie Bradley gives calves a taste of weaning rations early, a trick that helps them actually gain 4 to 5 pounds during the weaning process. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Becky Mills)
Weaning, no matter how it's done, is a shock to calves. It's such a shock that most won't even eat those first few days away from mama -- unless those calves belong to Eddie Bradley.

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