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| − | + | Knowing when a heifer or cow is ready to be bred is important to a breeding operation. There are specific guidelines one must follow to ensure that a heifer or cow is ready to be bred. | |
[[Tell the Difference Between Bulls, Cows, Steers and Heifers|'''PLEASE''' remember these two important terms when reading about heifers and cows below:]] | [[Tell the Difference Between Bulls, Cows, Steers and Heifers|'''PLEASE''' remember these two important terms when reading about heifers and cows below:]] | ||
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'''Heifers''' are female bovines that ''have not'' had a calf. A heifer will no longer be a heifer after she has had her second calf where she becomes a '''Cow''': a female ''MATURE'' bovine that ''has'' had two calves. Heifers remain heifers from the day they are born until they have had their second calf. | '''Heifers''' are female bovines that ''have not'' had a calf. A heifer will no longer be a heifer after she has had her second calf where she becomes a '''Cow''': a female ''MATURE'' bovine that ''has'' had two calves. Heifers remain heifers from the day they are born until they have had their second calf. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
