cmf1
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First two AI calves off of the same bull just hit the ground off of a 13 year old mamma and her 3 year old first time daughter.
Daughter bred 5/12/2012 calved 02/09/2013 273 days BW 45 pounds bull calf.
Mamma bred 5/12/2012 calved 02/13/2013 276 days BW 67 pounds bull calf.
Both pure bred.
Both calves up and running with no issues.
I expect the heifers calf to be lighter but this is my first year to actually weigh.
Is 30% a common weight range to differ from cow to first timer in your experience?
I'm not surprised or concerned, just curious. I've never looked at it in numbers before.
Thanks.
Daughter bred 5/12/2012 calved 02/09/2013 273 days BW 45 pounds bull calf.
Mamma bred 5/12/2012 calved 02/13/2013 276 days BW 67 pounds bull calf.
Both pure bred.
Both calves up and running with no issues.
I expect the heifers calf to be lighter but this is my first year to actually weigh.
Is 30% a common weight range to differ from cow to first timer in your experience?
I'm not surprised or concerned, just curious. I've never looked at it in numbers before.
Thanks.