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<blockquote data-quote="Jeanne - Simme Valley" data-source="post: 214536" data-attributes="member: 968"><p>MM - I can't "quote" a research - but there has been lots reported on milk production ( or lack of) with overfeeding heifers. But, it does not refer to "how many pounds" gained - it refers to FAT deposit in the udder. Every udder cell that fills with fat, will NEVER produce milk. That's what I have always read. So, if you have growthy cattle, they should be fed to maintain their growth. Everyone needs to "know" their cattle, and feed according to "the eye of the master".</p><p>I keep up with all the latest research, but I STRONGLY believe in doing things that BEST suits YOUR operation and YOUR cattle.</p><p>Our heifers will weigh 900#-1050# at yearling weight. We AI them. After they have passed over, they go on pasture with the cows, and are treated as cows after that. Prior to turn-out, they are grained from weaning til than. Amount of grain fed depends on their condition & the weather. I want them around a 5.5-6 BCS.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeanne - Simme Valley, post: 214536, member: 968"] MM - I can't "quote" a research - but there has been lots reported on milk production ( or lack of) with overfeeding heifers. But, it does not refer to "how many pounds" gained - it refers to FAT deposit in the udder. Every udder cell that fills with fat, will NEVER produce milk. That's what I have always read. So, if you have growthy cattle, they should be fed to maintain their growth. Everyone needs to "know" their cattle, and feed according to "the eye of the master". I keep up with all the latest research, but I STRONGLY believe in doing things that BEST suits YOUR operation and YOUR cattle. Our heifers will weigh 900#-1050# at yearling weight. We AI them. After they have passed over, they go on pasture with the cows, and are treated as cows after that. Prior to turn-out, they are grained from weaning til than. Amount of grain fed depends on their condition & the weather. I want them around a 5.5-6 BCS. [/QUOTE]
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