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‹ The Advantages of Yard Weaning Calves  (249 kb)›
Fact Sheet, November 2009, 4 pages.
This document compares yard and paddock weaning of calves.
‹ Lactation, Lamb Growth and the Weaning Decision (304 kb)›
Fact Sheet, August 2009, 4 pages.
This document summarises The Weaning Decision, the R&D Report listed below.
‹ The Weaning Decision (201 kb)›
R&D Report, November 2007, 36 pages.
This report provides information on the basic biology of the ewe and lamb over weaning, and simulations of various weaning options. This may offer farmers some different perspectives on weaning decisions.
‹ Artificial Lamb Rearing - Managing Abomasal Bloat (380 kb)›
Sheep Council Update, June 2006, 2 pages.
This document outlines a novel Norwegian technique adapted by Waikato farmer Claire Bull, to reduce the chance of bloat in artificially reared lambs.
‹ Financial Benefits of Rearing Surplus and Orphaned Lambs (383 kb)›
Farmer-Initiated (FITT) Report, 2001, 9 pages.
A farmer group set out to devise a viable artificial rearing system for orphan lambs which would make a positive contribution to the "bottom line".
‹ Poukawa Elite Lamb Field Day (207 kb)›
Poukawa Elite Lamb Field Day, November 2002, 18 pages.
‹ Beef Cows - Pre and Post-weaning Strategies (90 kb)›
R&D Brief 107, May 2005, 2 pages.
The timing of weaning beef calves is important as it impacts on the cow and calf’s future performance and on feeding options. This Brief gives some guidelines for the weaning decision but also considers post-weaning management for the cow and both male and female calves.
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