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Raising heifers for beef cow replacement (one replacement unit)

Lee Schulz and, Patrick Gunn (January, 2014)

Summary

Selecting the most economical source of replacement females may be one of the more important decisions confronting cow-calf producers and will likely influence future direction and growth within the beef industry. Whether or not to incorporate home-raised or purchased replacements into the herd can be a complex issue as each alternative has both advantages and disadvantages.

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