When pregnant heifers are ready to enter the milking herd there are unique requirements, challenges and opportunities to consider. Mike Hutjens shares four strategies to increase growth and production and improve heifer programs on dairy farms. His article is a good outline for discussions on farm or to share in newsletters or other targeted communications
Source: Dairy Herd Management, November 3, 2025. Link.
Heifers are replacement animals that allow for optimal culling.”
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