Editor’s note: These might be good tips for either beef or dairy producers.
Refresh replacement-heifer program
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An effective replacement-heifer program can require more time, labor and feed resources than a mature cow herd.
N.T. Cosby with Purina Animal Nutrition says heifer calves retained in 2014 and 2015 came at the highest cost of development in history, with some estimates at more than $2,200 invested through pregnancy check. A good replacement program is critical, he says.
