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As the global need for milk protein and dairy products in general continues to increase, greater expectations are placed on the dairy cow to produce more milk in an efficient manner.
Rations are now being formulated to maximize animal health and production by incorporation of feed supplements, such as immune-stimulating additives.
Replacement heifers, whether they are raised on the farm, purchased from other dairies or contract-raised by growers, are critical to herd productivity because they represent the future milking and breeding stock in all dairy operations.
The goal should be to provide an environment for heifers to develop full lactation potential at the desired age with minimal expense.
