Getting the most out of replacement heifers was the focus of a presentation by calf and heifer specialist Bethany Dado-Senn, PhD, at the recent Central Plains Dairy Expo. She shared benchmarks from birth to 12 months of age, highlighting specific areas along each growth stage, including possibly managing heifers out of first-calf heifers separately.
Source: Hoard’s Dairyman, April 9, 2026. Link.
In the three decades, the market value of a replacement heifer has arguably never been higher than today.”
INSIGHTS: Articles like this provide veterinary teams with a roadmap to discuss with producers. Attention to details from birth to breeding age for replacement heifers in their herd can help them improve their heifer program. The boosts in profitability from those discussions and actions will be associated with veterinarian advocacy.
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