Fact Sheet Written by:
R. Keith Avent, Graduate Assistant
Clement E. Ward, Professor and Extension Economist
David L. Lalman, Associate Professor and Extension Animal Scientist
And Provided by
Oklahoma State University
Preconditioning programs involve a series of management practices on the ranch to improve health and nutrition of calves. Preconditioning adds value to calves for buyers, which benefits cow-calf producers. Preconditioning is not a new idea, but has received considerable attention in recent years with interest in value-added programs for cow-calf producers, beef quality assurance programs, and strategic alliances in the beef industry.
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