Preconditioning with Dr. Karin Orsel

Dr. Karin Orsel joins me to discuss the stresses associated with weaning and the benefits of preconditioning
00:00 - 01:45  Welcome and introductions
01:46 - 02:54  Stressors in weaned calves
2:5504:29  Definition of Preconditioning
04:30 - 05:50 Components of a preconditioning program
05:51 - 09:43 Evidence associated with improved health in preconditioned calves
09:44 -12:29  Average daily gain  in preconditioned calves
12:30 - 14:49 Ranch staff thoughts on low stress weaning
14:50 - 16:53 How common is preconditioning or low stress weaning strategies?
16:54 - 19:20 Is there an economic advantage to preconditioning?
19:20 - 21:23  Concluding thoughts
Preconditioning with Dr. Karin Orsel
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