HEIFER DEVELOPMENT

Next to feed costs, heifer development and cow depreciation are the two largest expenses most cow-calf producers face. The truth is, using the right genetics and following the right program, producers can reduce all three.

We have all heard that a cow must produce 5+ calves in her lifespan just to breakeven. While this may be true for status quo producers, it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right genetics and management, you can develop heifers that break even in nearly half that time.

Early-maturing, easy-fleshing, foraged-developed heifers that have the genetic ability to gain into and through the breeding season without expensive inputs will reduce development costs by 50-65% from the traditional status quo programs and genetics. In addition to reduced heifer development costs, the right genetics with the ability to reach puberty early and conceive during the first heat cycle, correlate to increased longevity which provides for additional marketing opportunities and reduced cow depreciation.

Working with a partner that focuses on reducing the three largest expenses cow-calf operations face is critical. By using early-maturing, easy-fleshing, grass-based genetics producers can reduce feed costs, heifer development costs and cow depreciation.

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