Milk or Mom? Why Do Calves Complain During Weaning?

Dr. Joseph M Stookey, University of Saskatchewan, discusses reducing calf stress with two-stage weaning.

It's the time of year!  Weaning causes stress not only for the rancher, but for the calves.  With record calf prices, that stress can mean money left on the table.  The following video showcases two-stage weaning.  It was researched and developed by Dr. Derek Haley and Dr. Joe Stookey at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.