Subject: Re: [Homestead] Heifer that doesn't show heat
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2013 17:29:50 -0500
> I wouldn't worry too much. She is a bit young. What does she weigh? I know
> they recommend Angus heifers breed around 800 lbs -almost 2 years old.
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I'll try to tape her this weekend. She sure seems small to me, but I was
expecting to see some signs of heat now.
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> If she's light in weight and bred that's really not good. I have quite a
> few young Angus heifers and young bulls are always sniffing around,but
> generally(there are exceptions:( seem to breed when they are ready and
> produce healthy calves.
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I grew up on a dairy farm, and I sure don't want to be dragging her to the
woods because of a big calf! Been there and done that. I'm thinking to get
her AI-ed to a Guernsey or use a local Angus that throws small calves.