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Heifer Targets

Ensuring that weanling and in-calf heifers are on target

Dairy

9 months ago

Ensuring that weanling and in-calf heifers are on target

Weighing and acting on underweight heifers and heifer calves should be on the agenda, especially as the weather turns a bit harsher.

Weighing and monitoring your replacement heifer calves

Dairy

10 months ago

Weighing and monitoring your replacement heifer calves

Coming into the autumn months, it is a good idea to take out the scales and weigh your replacement heifer calves

Parasite control to keep replacement heifer calves on target

Dairy

about 1 year ago

Parasite control to keep replacement heifer calves on target

Parasite control at this time of the year for your replacement heifer calves is crucial for your next generation of milkers

Heifer targets: What weight should heifer calves be at weaning?

Dairy

about 1 year ago

Heifer targets: What weight should heifer calves be at weaning?

Many heifer calves will now be approaching 10-12-weeks-of-age, meaning that they should be strong enough to be completely weaned off milk.

Down dairy farmer sets his heifers up for success

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Down dairy farmer sets his heifers up for success

It is a well-known fact that the first 100 days for dairy heifers sets the precedent for the rest of her lifetime in dairying...

Dairy

over 1 year ago

Key management tips for wintering in-calf heifers

For spring 2024, your in-calf heifers should be at the right weight and in good condition before calving down, and now as we approach...

Key management tips for wintering in-calf heifers

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