Keeping heifers on-track during dry weather

As the continuing dry weather affects both forage stocks and available grazing, keeping heifers on track to calve at 24 months while at grass can be challenging

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If heifer growth rates fall behind at grazing it can be difficult to ‘catch up’, resulting in a delayed first calving and significant additional costs.
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If heifer growth rates fall behind at grazing it can be difficult to ‘catch up’, resulting in a delayed first calving and significant additional costs.

Taking time to ensure heifers are performing well at grass is key to keeping them on track to hit target weight and stature, according to Dr Bethan Till from ForFarmers. She says: "To calve at two years...

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