EB1797 Retained Ownership: A Management Alternative for the Beef Producer. William Hendrix and W. Douglas Warnock. Retaining the ownership of beef calves, rather than selling at weaning, can improve the profit potential and increase the marketing options for Northwest cow-calf producers. A successful retained ownership program requires more intensive management and a well-planned herd health and feeding program that minimizes calf stress. This guide lists important factors in calf health and feeding and includes a case study. Also included are several worksheets for analyzing the economic and performance details of retaining calves through the post-weaning, wintering/background, finishing, and pasturing phases. Published February 1995. 12 pages. $1.00.