Tradition of calving heifers at three years still practiced on some farms

An ICBF investigation of 160,334 dairy calvers in 2014 has confirmed the Teagasc recommendation to calve heifers at 22-26 months of age.

It revealed that the tradition of calving heifers at three years is still practiced on some farms, and ICBF said these are the herds that need to be targeted to promote the benefits of calving at two years of age.