Episode 32 - Heifer Management

All About Agriculture

English - April 02, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 1 Byte - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Economical and productive heifer management is based on keeping the heifer growing into her second lactation. Managers need to monitor heifer weight and use benchmark goals based on percentage of mature weight. Failing to meet benchmarks has economic consequences.

This podcast provides benchmark goals and discusses the management necessary to reach those goals.