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Breeding yearling heifers: Field studies indicate weight more important than age
Author
Reuben AlbaughAuthor Affiliations
Reuben Albaugh is Assistant Farm Advisor, Monterey County.Publication Information
Hilgardia 2(11):5-6. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n11p5. November 1948.
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Abstract
Breeding beef heifers so they will calve at two years of age rather than at three years is one method of increasing meat supplies and improving production efficiency without enlarging numbers of breeding animals.
Albaugh R. 1948. Breeding yearling heifers: Field studies indicate weight more important than age. Hilgardia 2(11):5-6. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n11p5
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