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What happens to some of the calves born on the farm?
What happens to some of the calves born on the farm?
- They are kept as replacements for culled cows
- They are sold to beef farmers for rearing (correct)
- They are immediately introduced to the milking herd
- They are sent to other dairy farms for rearing
How long are replacement heifers kept before joining the milking herd?
How long are replacement heifers kept before joining the milking herd?
- 1 year
- 6 months
- 3 years
- 2 years (correct)
What is the purpose of keeping replacement heifers for 2 years?
What is the purpose of keeping replacement heifers for 2 years?
- To sell them to beef farmers
- To keep them until they are fully grown
- To allow them to produce their own calf (correct)
- To increase the herd size quickly
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