Practice mode Animal husbandry

What is separating a young calf from its mother so that it stops suckling called?

Correct answer C. Weaning

Explanation

Weaning is the change from a diet of mother's milk to solid feed; calves are taken off suckling so the dam's milk can be used and the calf grows independently.

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