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<blockquote data-quote="Jeanne - Simme Valley" data-source="post: 754632" data-attributes="member: 968"><p>Lucky is correct on the implants - but I also wouldn't advocate it for heifers. We used to Ralgro implant our steers - definately a money making tool. But, our feedlot buyer doesn't want them implanted so we haven't for maybe 10 years. </p><p>I, personally, feed about 5# of 14% protein ration to my weaned heifers thru age of breeding. I "expect" them to breed & calve at 2 years of age, and go on to make a great cow. I can't "expect" them to do that if they aren't grown out properly. And, as said - DO NOT get them fat. If you see fat developing in the udder, back them down. Every cell that fills with fat in the udder will NEVER produce milk (this only happens PRIOR to being bred).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeanne - Simme Valley, post: 754632, member: 968"] Lucky is correct on the implants - but I also wouldn't advocate it for heifers. We used to Ralgro implant our steers - definately a money making tool. But, our feedlot buyer doesn't want them implanted so we haven't for maybe 10 years. I, personally, feed about 5# of 14% protein ration to my weaned heifers thru age of breeding. I "expect" them to breed & calve at 2 years of age, and go on to make a great cow. I can't "expect" them to do that if they aren't grown out properly. And, as said - DO NOT get them fat. If you see fat developing in the udder, back them down. Every cell that fills with fat in the udder will NEVER produce milk (this only happens PRIOR to being bred). [/QUOTE]
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