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HayTalk on Heifers
Heifers.
Links and resources
News
DairyCast
Hay/Forage resources
DairyCast
Hay/Forage resources
Questions and responses
- How does breeding program, sires differ from general herd? Season dates? Length?
- What do you know about fetal programming during periods of nutritional, environmental stress? How can we influence this?
- How much importance do you place on heifers in building a quality cowherd? Do you retain or purchase these?
- Have you ever used a professional heifer development program? Are you aware of one in your area? Is it more cost efficient?
- What selection criteria do you use to choose replacements or culls?
- Heifers reach puberty at genetically determined weight/age. How do you manage heifers' nutrition from weaning to breeding?
