Therefore, each ranch has a required BCS that is most specific to its distinct location. Another important tool to consider is the level of dietary energy. At certain stages of growth and development, it can impact the kinds of cells formed in some tissues - tissues related to reproduction. It is absolutely essential to ensure that these tissues' cellular makeup supports the highest attainable fertility. The calf's physiological requirements for growth must be paired with forage energy content and the dam's milking ability.
Ranchers also can take advantage of compensatory gain with both cows and calves.
It is an additional, useful tool to increase fertility and reduce costs. With this scenario, it is necessary to maintain or increase condition of the cow prior to calving by the use of home-grown hay or purchased feed. As soon as the Rancher realizes that the cow's highest requirement for dietary energy is the conditioning period prior to calving, changes take place. The cows are bred to calve well into the season of lush forage production. The need for expensive supplemental-energy feeding is minimized.