Abstract
Heifers should be bred at 15 months of age to calve around 24 months of age, weighing between 550-625 kg at calving with a height and body condition score of 1.30 m and 3.25-3.75, respectively. Consequently, they should be grouped strategically in lots of five heifers between weaning and 3 months old, lots of 15 heifers between 3 and 6 months old, and lots of different sizes until 7 months of pregnancy. Strategies for feeding management should consider environmental conditions (ambient temperature and humidity) as well as profit. © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Dairy Production Medicine |
| Publisher | Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
| Pages | 195-198 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780813815398 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Aug 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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- Condition
- Feeding
- Heifers
- Management
- Nutrition
- Performance