When is a dairy calf generally ready for weaning under good management?
Correct answer: C. When it consumes sufficient starter feed consistently
- A. When its milk intake is at its highest
- B. When it reaches one week of age
- C. When it consumes sufficient starter feed consistently
- D. When it begins licking the dam's salt block
Explanation
Weaning is based mainly on consistent intake of adequate calf starter, because this shows that the rumen can supply nutrients after milk is removed. Age alone is less reliable, and licking a salt block does not demonstrate rumen readiness.
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