ksmit454
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At what age do you breed heifers?
Thanks, I'm purchasing some registered angus heifers and have never bred first time heifers, only cows.For most breeds I'd say 15 months.
You could always have you vet take a pelvic measurement on each heifer to make sure they are fully developed. We just go by size and the 15 month rule of thumb.Thanks, I'm purchasing some registered angus heifers and have never bred first time heifers, only cows.
excellent point kaThe earlier you can get them bred, the more time they will have to get bred for their second calf, which is the most challenging.
Bangs is usually done earlier than 12 mo, so you may miss your window for that.Some excellent info here, thank you to all! This will be my first go round with breeding heifers. I am getting them in May, so I'm pretty excited to start the registered side of things (currently have commercial Herefords). I'm in California, how important is the bangs vaccine? I figured if I get the heifers in May, they will be about 12 months old. I'll have the vet come do a pelvic measurement and talk to her about Bangs vaccine too. I plan on breeding for spring calving too.
Brucellosis has been all but eliminated in US domestic cattle. The only place it is found now, is in the western herds of elk and bison, like in Yellowstone. I would imagine those ranchers that graze federal lands, where their cattle may come in contact with wild bison or elk, vaccinate.Some excellent info here, thank you to all! This will be my first go round with breeding heifers. I am getting them in May, so I'm pretty excited to start the registered side of things (currently have commercial Herefords). I'm in California, how important is the bangs vaccine? I figured if I get the heifers in May, they will be about 12 months old. I'll have the vet come do a pelvic measurement and talk to her about Bangs vaccine too. I plan on breeding for spring calving too.