Twenty-nine experts from across the country provided their knowledge and experience concerning planning and operating profitable and efficient replacement programs. Authors include specialists in farm management, labor management, housing design, nutrition, animal health, and heifer development. The publication focuses on the latest information about raising high-producing replacement heifers at a minimum cost. Many important topics concerning heifer raising are covered, including the economics of heifer raising programs, optimum growth rates for heifers, greenhouse barns, building and remodeling housing facilities, organizing business personnel, dairy herd replacement options, fencing and watering systems, colostrum and colostrum management, nutrient requirements and programs, the systems approach to reproduction, and health programs. Leadership for the conference was provided by The Pennsylvania State University.
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