Question

At how old should calves be weaned?

Karin Top Answerer

That all depends on when the best times are to market your animals, and how your cows can handle having a calf on them for longer than, say, 6 months. The industry average is 6 months old, but there's nothing wrong with leaving them on until they are 8 or 10 months old (if your cows will tolerate it). Your cows will tell the story: monitor the body condition (level of fatness) on your cows to determine when the best time to wean will be.