In addition, they are nursing a calf, reproductive systems are still healing, and they are expected to cycle and breed within an 84-day period after calving. Too often the easy management choice is to put first-calf in the same group as the mature cows and feed them the same. Remember, the first-calf heifer is not mature and is still growing. You have a large investment in replacement heifers and you need to provide them with sufficient feed to promote growth and make it possible for them to cycle and breed. The 1998 Beginning Shearing School will be held April 23-27.
Advanced registration is encouraged.
We must have at least 12 students to guarantee the school. A map will be sent to you with your registration confir-mation. The beginning sheep shearing school will be one week in duration, requiring 40 hours attendance. The instructor for the school will be mike McWilliam. Mike has 27 years o shearing experience and has participated in world class shearing competitions.