Separating young animals from their dams so that the offspring can no longer suckle.

noun. the procedure of adjusting a young kid or animal to attaining all nutrients from reserves aside from milk. It generally references the terminology of breast feeding.

 Separating calves from their dams so that the offspring can no longer suckle.

(n) the act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal

  Gradual withdrawal of breast milk and commencement of nourishment with other foods.

The time when a young animal stops nursing and begins utilizing other food.

Permanent deprivation of Breast Milk and commencement of nourishment with other Food. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

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Permanent deprivation of breast milk and commencement of nourishment with other food. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

The process of getting an infant mammal adjusted to eating food rather than drinking its mother's milk.

the time when an animal's dependence on its mother for food (milk) and protection comes to an end

The process of gradually introducing a mammal infant to what will be its adult diet and withdrawing the supply of its mothers milk.