Effect of growth rate from birth through thirty months on performance of heifers

Authors

R.R. Schalles
A.T. Fleck
G.H. Kiracofe
L.R. Corah

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1979; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 350; Beef; Growth rate; Performance; Heifers; Gains

Abstract

Heifers with faster gain the first and second winter (weaning to yearling and 18 months to 2 years old) had better production and reproduction than heifers with low or moderate gains. Gains during the first winter (weaning to yearling) had more influence on future performance than gains during the second winter as bred heifers.

Recommended Citation

Schalles, R.R.; Fleck, A.T.; Kiracofe, G.H.; and Corah, L.R. (1979) "Effect of growth rate from birth through thirty months on performance of heifers," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2610