Saving three more calvesin a 30-cow herd is nearly equal to adding an additional 50 pounds ofweaning weight to every calf in the herd. Keep birthweight and calving-ease records. These records will helpidentify the bulls and cows responsible if problems occur. Refer toyour records when selecting herd replacements as well as whenselecting bulls for breeding yearling heifers. Separate cows that have calved and then increase their feed.
Pregnant cows are easier to observe if separated from cows that havecalved.
Energy and protein requirements of a lactating cow are wellabove those of a dry, pregnant cow. Requirements are higher for superior milk producers. Influence of weaning weight and percent calf crop on herd profitability. Issued infurtherance of the Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914. It is the policyof the Cooperative Extension Service of Purdue University that allpersons shall have equal opportunity and access to our programs andfacilities.