6: Replacement Heifers

Question 1

How many calves does it take for a replacement heifer (cow-calf) to “pay” for herself?

Answer 1

4-6

Question 2

You should select replacement heifers that become pregnant in what time frame?

Answer 2

First 30 days of breeding season

Question 3

Is temperament correlated with fertilty?

Answer 3

Yes. I wouldn’t have made a card if he didn’t make it seem important

Question 4

Heifer Breeding Soundness Exam:

Answer 4

Repro tract score
Pelvic measurements

Question 5

What is the Repro tract scoring system?

Answer 5

1-5
1 is terrible cull for sure
4 is about to cycle
5 is has already started cycling

Question 6

What effect do growth promoting implants have on replacement heifer fertility?

Answer 6

They are bad don’t use them. (I think. some of the graphs were conflicting but also that seemed to be a common theme)

Question 7

Which approach to feeding replacement heifers shows many reproductive performance benefits?

Answer 7

Late gain or stair step