Numbered Publications: Menifee County
Publications by Department: Menifee County
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Les Anderson, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Mary McCarty | May. 1, 2023 (New)
Having issues with cows breeding back and raising a calf every year? Are your heifers taking longer to reach puberty than you think they should? Are some calves born weak and not able to stand quickly? Reproduction is closely associated with body-fat stores and muscling. Fat cells produce a hormone, leptin, that plays a role in the hormonal cascade regulating reproduction. Learning how to assess body reserves or condition as a management tool can help improve your reproductive efficiency and farm profitability.
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