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How many Bred Heifers?
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<blockquote data-quote="TCRanch" data-source="post: 1478281" data-attributes="member: 24027"><p>Capacity is part of the equation. I don't refer to them as replacement heifers because that implies they're replacing an older cow - and I'm horrible at culling. My heifers are born & raised here; whether or not they're retained is contingent on lineage, attitude, condition, any (potential) health issues (did I ever have to treat her as a calf?) and pelvic measurements. Whether they're more work is self imposed. Mine are bred by a LBW calving ease bull but I still calve them out in the barn because I want to watch them, be ready to assist and make sure they mother-up. I also keep them separate from the main herd to make sure they're receiving adequate nutrition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TCRanch, post: 1478281, member: 24027"] Capacity is part of the equation. I don't refer to them as replacement heifers because that implies they're replacing an older cow - and I'm horrible at culling. My heifers are born & raised here; whether or not they're retained is contingent on lineage, attitude, condition, any (potential) health issues (did I ever have to treat her as a calf?) and pelvic measurements. Whether they're more work is self imposed. Mine are bred by a LBW calving ease bull but I still calve them out in the barn because I want to watch them, be ready to assist and make sure they mother-up. I also keep them separate from the main herd to make sure they're receiving adequate nutrition. [/QUOTE]
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