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Replacements out of first calve heifers?
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<blockquote data-quote="1982vett" data-source="post: 616755" data-attributes="member: 7795"><p>It all hinges on genetics. Some don't "breed up" first calf heifers and some first calf heifers shouldn't be first calf heifers to begin with. That said, I see no problem in keeping a heifer calf as long as that calf shows traits and has the genetic ability to be a good performing cow. In fact I have one in my herd now that shows great promise and it's bloodline has sentimental value. It will be the 6th generation of my first bottle calf dad bought for me 40 years ago.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1982vett, post: 616755, member: 7795"] It all hinges on genetics. Some don't "breed up" first calf heifers and some first calf heifers shouldn't be first calf heifers to begin with. That said, I see no problem in keeping a heifer calf as long as that calf shows traits and has the genetic ability to be a good performing cow. In fact I have one in my herd now that shows great promise and it's bloodline has sentimental value. It will be the 6th generation of my first bottle calf dad bought for me 40 years ago. [/QUOTE]
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