What to Consider When Selecting Replacement Heifers
What to Consider When Selecting Replacement Heifers | UNL Beef
What to Consider When Selecting Replacement Heifers | UNL Beef
Originally written by Taylor Grussing, former SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. Now that calves are weaned and pregnancy checks are occurring, it’s time to start thinking about selecting replacement heifers to breed in the spring. Due to the differences in goals and needs between operations, there is no one size fit’s all selection equation that producers can follow. However, there are some common characteristics and questions that all producers should consider to help…