Optimise weaning weight by creep feeding sucklers
Many suckler producers now feed creep for much of the grazing season, to optimise weaning weight.
Feeding meal to young calves is much cheaper per kg of live weight gain than feeding them when they are older. This is a simple one to figure out; a younger, smaller animal requires less maintenance than an older bigger one. The motive behind creep feeding should be the added weaning weight gain of the calves. Creep feeding also takes some pressure off the suckler cow, as it can help her regain her body weight and strength much faster. This will aid her fertility performance.
