Replacement heifers are genetic building blocks for the cow herd. Producers hope that a replacement heifer will become a fertile cow that produces a calf, annually, for a long time. Producers make many management steps and decisions in the process of selecting and growing replacement heifers. Each heifer must pass several “production tests” to remain on track and, hopefully, become a member of the cow herd.
Selection at weaning, development from weaning to first breeding, evaluation after first breeding and calving season, and establishment of successful rebreeding are the production…
