Key facts
- The Advantage Beef Programme provides guidance on transitioning calves to grass.
- Successful transition is a key management task in calf-to-beef systems.
- Calves moving to pasture for the first time can test fences.
The Advantage Beef Programme has issued advice for farmers on the crucial process of transitioning calves from indoor housing to pasture. This step is considered a cornerstone of successful calf-to-beef farming systems. Farmers are aware that calves experiencing outdoor grazing for the first time may attempt to breach enclosure fences, highlighting the need for careful management during this period.