Rearing heifers for future herd replacements crucial business

Rearing heifers as herd replacements is an important component of farm management.

These animals will be the future of the enterprise.

Correct heifer rearing provides a sound basis for a profitable business, while failing to rear them appropriately may lead to economic losses. These losses occur either during the rearing period or after the animals join the herd, through mortality, increased disease, forced culls and reduced productivity.