OCR Text |
Show Grain Fed to Weaning Calf The amount of grain fed to a weaning wean-ing calf will depend upon the condition condi-tion of the Individual. Each animal should be kept in medium flesh and a good growing condition. The amount fed before weaning should be increase in-crease to take the place of nutrients formerly supplied by milk. As a general gen-eral rule three pounds of grain Is fed before weaning and this can be Increased In-creased to four or five pounds during the weaning period and immediately after the animal Is weaned. Little or no grain Is required, however, when the calves are on good pasture. |