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<blockquote data-quote="Nesikep" data-source="post: 1159995" data-attributes="member: 9096"><p>I have reservations about the benefits of breeding heifers earlier than the rest of the herd. The way it seems to have worked out around here is that they breed back easier if exposed to the bull right after they calf, BEFORE THE STRESS OF MILKING SUCKS THEM DOWN. This evidently requires them to be in good condition and well fed in the months leading up to the first calf. Also, I've found they gain better before they get pregnant, which means that if I hold off breeding for a while, they'll be bigger when they have their first calf = less calving trouble and more milk.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nesikep, post: 1159995, member: 9096"] I have reservations about the benefits of breeding heifers earlier than the rest of the herd. The way it seems to have worked out around here is that they breed back easier if exposed to the bull right after they calf, BEFORE THE STRESS OF MILKING SUCKS THEM DOWN. This evidently requires them to be in good condition and well fed in the months leading up to the first calf. Also, I've found they gain better before they get pregnant, which means that if I hold off breeding for a while, they'll be bigger when they have their first calf = less calving trouble and more milk. [/QUOTE]
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