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Heifer Targets

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 Targets must be set for the individual farm. They should consider previous

performance and must be simple. The key points are as follows:

  • Target DLWG from birth to calving is 0.8kg/day

  • Grow frame not fat to puberty

  • Serve at 15 months – service weight 55-60% of mature cow weight

  • Maintain frame not fat growth in calf

  • Calve in at 24 months – calving weight 90% of mature cow weight

Age (months)

 Wither height (cm) Weight (kg) DLWG (kg) % Mature Weight
3 90 100 0.8  
6 102 170 0.8 30
12 121 300 0.8  
15 125 370 0.86 55-60
21 135 500 0.7  
24 138 570 0.7 90

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