Importance of Nutrition for Dairy Heifers Pre-breeding | Dairy Herd

“Ensuring feed changes are made gradually especially around weaning and when starting to feed forages are beneficial for optimum rumen adaptation and proper absorption of nutrients. Measure height and weight of calves and heifers often, especially after weaning, pre-breeding, and calving time periods.”

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