Well-managed heifers calving first at two years have a higher lifetime productivity than heifers calving first at older ages.
BREEDPLAN is a modern genetic evaluation system for estimating the true breeding values of beef cattle.
Calving difficulty in beef heifers can be a major source of financial loss, due to a calf death rate of up to 10% in heifer herds and in some cases, loss of the heifer as well.
Provides a timely reminder on the stages of calving and some management tactics that you can undertake to improve calf survival.
The aim is to match the nutritional requirements of the breeding herd to the seasonal pattern of pasture supply.
For maximum reproductive efficiency you need to manage your bull's health, condition and use.
Effective management during calving will minimise deaths of calves and heifers that may result from a difficult calving.
Mature cow weight impacts the size of heifers at joining, but with careful management, should not impact on the age.
Reproductive performance is major driver of profitability in a beef cow/calf enterprise.
Pregnancy testing is one method of monitoring reproductive efficiency and detecting any problems early in the breeding cycle.
Pregnancy toxaemia can be prevented by ensuring that beef cows are not starved or undernourished in the eight weeks before calving.
We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future.
