R reggy Member Joined May 25, 2005 Messages 7 Reaction score 0 May 25, 2005 #1 New guy on the block. I've seen references on this board to heifers and cows being open or closed. What do these two terms mean? Thanks
New guy on the block. I've seen references on this board to heifers and cows being open or closed. What do these two terms mean? Thanks
milesvb Well-known member Joined Jun 1, 2004 Messages 991 Reaction score 0 Location Central, TX, 60 mi. E of Austin May 25, 2005 #2 I don't think I've heard the term "closed" used in that fashion. Usually cows are referred to as "bred" or "settled", meaning they are pregnant. "Open" refers to a cow that is not pregnant.
I don't think I've heard the term "closed" used in that fashion. Usually cows are referred to as "bred" or "settled", meaning they are pregnant. "Open" refers to a cow that is not pregnant.
S shorty Well-known member Joined Feb 20, 2004 Messages 1,013 Reaction score 0 Location eastern pennsylvania May 26, 2005 #3 I don't know what closed means , but an open heifer is one that has not been bred.
S shorty Well-known member Joined Feb 20, 2004 Messages 1,013 Reaction score 0 Location eastern pennsylvania May 26, 2005 #4 If someone is talking about a closed herd it would mean that they don't bring in any outside animals and just raise replacements from that herd .
If someone is talking about a closed herd it would mean that they don't bring in any outside animals and just raise replacements from that herd .