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calving [′kav·iŋ] (geology) The breaking off of a mass of ice from its parent glacier, iceberg, or ice shelf. Also known as ice calving. (vertebrate zoology) Giving birth to a calf. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| amp;ldquo;If you have a calving interval of 14 months or more and cows are only getting one vaccination through early lactation, they may be unprotected during the highest risk time of calving. With 270 acres of managed pasture (20 pastured paddocks) and a seasonal (spring) calving interval, the milk had distinctive properties not rewarded in a commodity system. This approach to environmental management has allowed the ranch to increase its carrying capacity 8% since 1991; feed costs have fallen 25%, calf weaning weights have increased 22%, and the calving interval has decreased. |
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