Heifers have unique requirements and challenges leading to individual groups, adjustments in feed additives and rations designed to meet growth and milk needs.

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.1 million head on September 1, 2025. The inventory was 1% below ...

Ideally, heifers should conceive their first calf at 15 months of age and calve by 24 months. Breeding early sets her and her ...