Document Type
Report
Report Number
A.S. Series 75-41
Publication Date
1975
Summary
Maximum reproductive efficiency in a cow herd will not often be achieved accidentally. Every producer must set for himself a goal of the level of reproductive efficiency that he desires to achieve in his herd. A goal that I believe is realistic for South Dakota cattle producers is to have 95 to 100% of his cow herd calve every 12 months and wean a 500 to 600 pound calf. Whatever the goal is, it seldom will be achieved by chance alone. We can't "hope" a group of heifers into reaching puberty by 14 months of age, we can't hope 95% of our cows into conceiving in a 45-day period nor can we hope them into weaning 600 pound calves. These objectives can only be achieved by following a carefully planned management system.
Number of Pages
6
Type
text
Format
application/pdf
Language
en
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1975 South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Parker, W. R., "Maximizing Reproductive Efficiency in the Cow Herd" (1975). South Dakota Cow-Calf Field Day Proceedings, 1975. 1.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/sd_cow-calf_1975/1