Spaying Flank Method

Abstract

There are many factors to be considered when determining the economics of spaying heifers. Some of these that might be considered are:
I. Cost of spaying
2. Market value of spayed and non spayed heifers
3. Gaining ability of each
4. Maintaining open heifers
5. Cost of heat suppressing drugs
6. Pregnancy problems
a. Cost of examination
b. Cost of aborting
c. Weight loss at aborting
d. Pregnancy at slaughter