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What is the target breeding weight for a larger dairy breed by 15 to 18 months of age?
What is the target breeding weight for a larger dairy breed by 15 to 18 months of age?
What is the recommended daily feed intake for a recently weaned calf at 4 months of age?
What is the recommended daily feed intake for a recently weaned calf at 4 months of age?
What percentage of the total ration should grain contribute to by the time the calf is one year old?
What percentage of the total ration should grain contribute to by the time the calf is one year old?
What is the target growth rate for a small-sized dairy breed like Jersey?
What is the target growth rate for a small-sized dairy breed like Jersey?
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What is the minimum crude protein percentage recommended for good quality forage?
What is the minimum crude protein percentage recommended for good quality forage?
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What is the expected body weight of a replacement heifer by 6 months of age?
What is the expected body weight of a replacement heifer by 6 months of age?
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What is the target daily weight gain for a replacement heifer during the period from 1 year to breeding?
What is the target daily weight gain for a replacement heifer during the period from 1 year to breeding?
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What is the target weight for a Holstein heifer at breeding age?
What is the target weight for a Holstein heifer at breeding age?
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Why should the concentrate level be increased during the last trimester of pregnancy?
Why should the concentrate level be increased during the last trimester of pregnancy?
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What is the recommended amount of grain to feed a replacement heifer during the last 2 months of pregnancy?
What is the recommended amount of grain to feed a replacement heifer during the last 2 months of pregnancy?
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Why should the amount of salt be limited in the last 2 weeks of pregnancy?
Why should the amount of salt be limited in the last 2 weeks of pregnancy?
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What is the purpose of feeding lead feed to heifers within 1 month of calving?
What is the purpose of feeding lead feed to heifers within 1 month of calving?
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What is the primary factor in determining when to wean a heifer calf?
What is the primary factor in determining when to wean a heifer calf?
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What is the target weight range for larger breeds at 3 months of age?
What is the target weight range for larger breeds at 3 months of age?
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What is the minimum amount of starter grain a calf should consume daily before weaning?
What is the minimum amount of starter grain a calf should consume daily before weaning?
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What is the role of quality green forage material in the development of a replacement heifer?
What is the role of quality green forage material in the development of a replacement heifer?
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At what age can weaning occur in some places?
At what age can weaning occur in some places?
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What is the characteristic of a replacement heifer at 3 months of age?
What is the characteristic of a replacement heifer at 3 months of age?
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