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 ...

The American beef cattle herd is at its lowest level since 1973, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture reporting the total herd at 86.7 million in January, one of the lowest inventories since the ...

Heifer development is one of the most substantial expenses for beef cattle operations. Time quickly gets away when you’re a cow-calf operator, but it’s essential to keep the first calf heifers on ...

Proper heifer development boosts fertility, reduces calving issues, and ensures productive cows for years to come.

Getting heifers developed, inseminated early and confirmed pregnant plays a significant role in the lifetime productivity of ...

Heifers can safely eat 20 percent less between weaning and breeding, according to a two-year study. Heifers being prepared for breeding don't have to eat like pigs, stuffing themselves at ...

Intentional management, vaccination and parasite control during heifer development can help build healthier cows and a more ...

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The cattle barns at the San Angelo Stock Show were overflowing as hundreds of exhibitors gathered for the Junior Breeding Heifer shows. Competition began ...

Breeding cattle, regardless of age, will continue to require official identification on the certificate of veterinary inspection to enter North Dakota. Feeder heifers less than 18 months of age no ...

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