Cattle Flashcards
1
Q
what is a springer
A
cow/heifer close to calving
2
Q
transition cow
A
cow that is within the period of 3 weeks pre and 3 weeks post calving
3
Q
gestation length
A
280 days
4
Q
conception by
A
85 days in milk
5
Q
service period
A
50-85 days in milk
6
Q
suckler herd
A
maintains a breeding herd of cows and produces weaned calves for sale
7
Q
organic milk p/L
A
56p/L
