No, a late calf isn’t always better than no calf

Are you still calving cows?
No, a late calf isn’t always better than no calf

It may seem like a strange question to ask during the breeding season, but many farmers calve more cows in May than they do in February!

Some of you may say that “a late calf is better than no calf”, but what weight will a weanling born in May be by mid October?

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