On today's episode of DocTalk, Dr. Jason Warner from Kansas State University joins us to discuss replacement heifers and heifer development. With the recent increase in cattle prices and challenges like drought and feed costs, ranchers are facing tough decisions about expanding their herds. Dr. Warner emphasizes the importance of considering cash flow and feed resources when deciding to retain more heifers. He also highlights the need to develop heifers to an appropriate weight for breeding and the importance of managing their nutrition during the breeding season. Dr. Warner advises ranchers to be mindful of stress during transport and recommends monitoring body condition scores of heifers leading up to calving to ensure successful rebreeding.
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