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January 30, 2021, 6:10 am
The breeding season on spring-calving herds is not too far away, at this stage farmers should be considering the number of heifers they are going to let to the bull this year.
With cull cow prices recording record heights in some marts, farmers should review their herds to see if any problem cows can be shown the exit door in order to make way for a new set of female genetics to enter the herd.
When selecting replacement females, the options are to either breed from your own stock or purchase in new bloodlines from another herd.
Although, there are some precautionary measures that farmers should take if considering buying in females over the next few weeks for bulling.