Effects of weaning weight on reproductive performance in beef heifers

Authors

L.R. Sprott
L.R. Corah
G.H. Kiracofe

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1981; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 394; Beef; Weaning weight; Reproductive performance; Heifers

Abstract

Fertility during the first two breeding seasons was not affected by the dam's weaning weight, but lightest heifers at weaning reached puberty later, had smaller pelvic areas at calving, more difficult deliveries, had more calves die, and weaned a smaller percentage of their calves.

Recommended Citation

Sprott, L.R.; Corah, L.R.; and Kiracofe, G.H. (1981) "Effects of weaning weight on reproductive performance in beef heifers," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2583