Are your youngstock holding back your milk cheque?

If heifers are entering the milking herd underweight and underprepared, the ripple effects could be costing you, says dairy expert

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 3 min read
If heifers are not in optimal condition when they enter the herd, they could be using their energy for growth rather than milk production in the first lactation.
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If heifers are not in optimal condition when they enter the herd, they could be using their energy for growth rather than milk production in the first lactation.

With recent milk price volatility undoubtedly impacting cash flows on many UK dairy farms, reviewing bottlenecks in heifer performance could help boost business profitability. Speaking on a recent AHDB...

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