Repackaging Heifers
Lighter target weights may yield more economical results when developing breeding females.
Hereford World
Traditionally, the golden rule in heifer development has been to develop heifers to 60-65% of their mature weight by the start of the breeding season. But new research suggests producers reconsider that recommendation. From an economic standpoint, developing heifers to 50-55% of their mature weight may have more merit, says Trey Patterson, formerly a South Dakota State University Extension beef specialist and now with the Padlock Ranch at Ranchester, Wyo.
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