Carefully preparing replacement heifers prior to breeding season is essential for improving conception rates and ensuring cows calve early and remain productive throughout their lifetimes, according to Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts.
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Evaluating replacement heifers ahead of breeding season
Early heifer preparation, nutrition play role in early conception and calving success
Yearling heifers are fed at the Peterson farm near Waverly, Neb. Soon, the Petersons will pick replacement heifers and sell the rest.
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