Weaning is a transition, not a single date. Intake, growth, health and housing conditions should all be considered before reducing milk meals.
Let intake guide the transition
Offer fresh water and a palatable starter feed from an early age. Reduce liquid feed progressively only when solid feed intake is regular and the animal is healthy.
Points to monitor
- Animal appetite and behaviour
- Feed preparation and equipment hygiene
- Growth and any sudden change in condition
