Managing Body Conditioning in Cows, Cause and Management of Weak Calves

The experts discussed whether it is more costly to have thin or fat cows going into the calving season. Thin cows are generally more costly because they are at high risk of having calving issues. Determining when to be aggressive with supplementation is important when addressing thin cows. The team also answered a listener’s question regarding weak calves. They discussed the factors that could be causing the calves to be weak. The key takeaway is that weak calves are associated with long or difficult births, weather stress, and poor nutrition. Better monitoring of heifers and calving progress can prevent many issues. 2:35 Thin vs Fat Cows 19:53 Weak Calves For more on BCI Cattle Chat,

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Managing Body Conditioning in Cows, Cause and Management of Weak Calves is an episode from BCI Cattle Chat by BCI Cattle Chat.

This episode is 25:22 long.

This episode was published on Jan 30, 2026.

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