Preconditioning and Weaning

In this episode, David, Joe, and Vince are joined by special guest Mark Nold from Gettysburg, South Dakota. Mark shares insights from his work with the family operation of Nold Family Angus and Nold Animal Supply, focusing on the critical topic of pre-conditioning and weaning calves. They chat with Mark about vaccination protocols, parasite control, and how to set calves up for success during the stressful weaning process. Mark offers his recommendations on vaccination timing, nutritional support, and practical management strategies to minimize stress on herds and boost immune health.Mentioned in this Episode:Nold Family AngusNold Animal SupplyVitalixFaithAngusFarms.comUpchurchbrothers.comMontanaRanchAngus.comBucksnortRanch.orgSaleRing.liveBruinRanch.comShadyBrookAngusFarm.comFacebook @AngusUndergroundInstagram @AngusUndergroundContact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.Quotes:“Mother Nature always wins.” — Mark [28:40]“Number one, develop a relationship with your local vet. And number two, when you have a problem, get them involved and let them use their mind to help you solve that problem and set up the vaccine protocol that’s more geared towards their circumstances.” [34:04]“I’m always on the war against the parasite.” — Mark [1:04:09] Learn more about our sponsor, Montana Ranch, by visiting MontanaRanchAngus.com.