Teeth Are Still A Good Way to Age Cattle
Dr. Ken McMillan
DTN/The Progressive Farmer
Teeth can be very helpful in aging cattle. Based on a table from the USDA and Mississippi State University Extension, I can tell you the first incisors show full development around 36 months, leveling at 5 to 6 years, with noticeable wear at 7 to 8 years.
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