average daily gain for heifers

[T&Lfitz]

what does everyone get or expect to get out of their replacement heifers? is it crazy for me to expect my heifers to get 1.5 lbs of body weight per day? thanks for all the input

TandL

 

[TheBullLady]

No.. that isn't an unrealistic rate of gain for replacement heifers.

I would think a heifer should be close to her steer siblings.. if a steer is gaining say 3-4 lbs, a heifer should do 2.5 to 3 minimum

 

[1848]

1.5 lbs is acceptable. You can get more with supplemental feeding or just some great grass..

 

[greenwillowherefords]

I culled a show heifer who gained 3 pounds per day because her yearling weight was a little low considering what she was eating. She was a terrific looking heifer, and bred to the right bull would have probably done OK. But I think that you should expect at least the 1.5 on a forage/hay diet.