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A View of the Custom Heifer Grower Industry |
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Author: Roth |
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State: PA Year: 2003 |
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Excerpt: Survey of custom dairy heifer growers from across the U.S. (4 regions: Midwest, West, Northeast, & South). From C.A. Wolf, “Custom Dairy Heifer Grower Industry Characteristics & Contract Terms,” (2003), Journal of Dairy Science 86:3016-3022.
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Accelerated Replacement Heifer Feeding Programs |
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Author: Hutjens |
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State: IL Year: 2003 |
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Excerpt: An accelerated calf program is not “right” for everyone, just like TMR or BST does not work for everyone. Consider the accelerated calf approach as a “new” method to achieve genetic growth potential.
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Ag Alternatives - Dairy Heifer Production |
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Author: Heinrichs, Ishler, Greaser, Harper |
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State: PA Year: 2000 |
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Excerpt: Heifers are the foundation of any dairy enterprise. Farmers
can improve their herds by replacing culled cows with wellfed,
healthy, genetically superior 2-year-old heifers. Sample budgets for raising small breeds & large breeds.
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At What Weight Should Holstein Heifers Freshen? |
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Author: Keown |
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State: NE Year: 2005 |
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Excerpt: The difference in milk production for each 50 lb. difference in body weight increases until a heifer is between 1201-1250 lbs. After the 1250 lb. point, the increases are not as great. At weights beyond 1450 lb., milk production begins to decrease.
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Baby Calves Need Water With Their Grain |
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Author: Amaral-Phillips |
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State: KY Year: 2003 |
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Excerpt: In a research study, depriving calves of drinking water decreased starter intake by 31% & decreased weight gain by 38% over those calves provided water free-choice. Baby calves need water free-choice for optimum & cost effective
growth.
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Body Condition Scoring Guide (BCS) |
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Author: Hoffman-LaRoche Inc. |
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State: US Year: 1993 |
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Excerpt: The ideal body condition score is different at different stages of the heifer’s life. Photos & scores represent the ideal score for heifers: newborn (2.0), 6 mo. (3.0), 12 mo. (3.25), 15 mo. (3.5), 24 mo. (3.75). BCS Chart to determine BCS 1.0 to 5.0.
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Body Scoring —Manipulating Body Condition |
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Author: Hutgens |
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State: IL Year: 1998 |
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Excerpt: Body Condition Score (BCS) Techniques. Evaluating Body Condition Scores. Strategies When to Score Cows.
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Calculating the Amoung of Rumensin or Bovatec Supplement for Heifers |
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Author: Amaral-Phillips |
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State: KY Year: 2000 |
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Excerpt: Shows calculation & assumptions for amount of Rumensin supplied through a free-choice mineral. Ssame principles apply for Bovatec - although amounts needed may be different.)
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Calf Diarrhea |
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Author: CAHFS |
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State: CA Year: 2004 |
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Excerpt: Brochure (tri-fold): Including Treatment: Supportive fluid & electrolyte therapy, Use antibiotics only when bacteria are suspected, Viruses & Cryptosporidia not affected by antibiotics. Good table on causes of diarrhea & age (average & range) occurring.
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Calf Notes.com |
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Author: Quigley |
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State: US Year: 2003 |
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Excerpt: Calf Notes is your source for pertinent, non-commercial & unbiased information on raising young dairy calves. Archives include info on: colostrum feeding, milk & milk replacers, calf starters, health management, weaning, housing, older heifers, etc.
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