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How should I assign management codes for calves from 1st calf heifers?

April 26, 2017assign calf calves heifers Management

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How should I assign management codes for calves from 1st calf heifers?

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The evaluation applies an age of dam adjustment to account for the difference in performance of calves from first calf heifers vs. mature cows. If however, heifers were managed differently up to calving you may wish to assign them a separate management group.