Replacement Heifers

The Economic and Financial Considerations

Authors

  • Harlan Hughes North Dakota State University Fargo, ND 58105

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19906797

Keywords:

practicing veterinarians, replacement heifers, economics, profitable, beef cattle

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide practicing veterinarians a recommended procedure for determining their clients' cost of raising replacement heifers. With these costs in mind, practicing veterinarians can play a major role in helping beef cow operators make profitable replacement heifer decisions.

Author Biography

  • Harlan Hughes, North Dakota State University Fargo, ND 58105

    Extension Livestock Economist

Cover image of the 23rd Conference Proceedings: A crowd is gathered around Indianapolis' Veterans Memorial Plaza in spring. The majority of the crowd is centered around an obelisk, while the subjects in the foreground are busy examining the white, red, and yellow flowers planted around the memorial. The conference's theme is displayed along the left hand side of the image in italics: Team Up in Indy.

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Published

1990-09-13

Issue

1990

Section

Cow-Calf Session II