Raising replacement heifers costs money. When done correctly, the payoff is an improvement in a herd’s productivity and longevity. Post-breeding management is crucial, but it is often overlooked in a heifer-development program.
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Raising replacement heifers costs money. When done correctly, the payoff is an improvement in a herd’s productivity and longevity. Post-breeding management is crucial, but it is often overlooked in a heifer-development program.
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