A12 (2). Beef Heifers, Fattening of Beefs

Question 1

Beef calfs;
BW at birth
Weaning:

Answer 1

30-35 kg

September/October (6-7 month, appr. 240 kg BW, 40-45% BW)

Question 2

Beef heifers,
Breeding/ insemination
DWG

Answer 2

Breeding: 13-15 month (20-22 months), min. 55-60% BW (340-360 kg)
DWG: 700-750 g

Question 3

Breeding or slaughter?

length of fattening

Answer 3

• Pregnancy Control: slaughter or fall calving
• Calving: 24 months old, 550-600 kg
• BCS 6 (Some fat in brisket and flanks)

Question 4

, final BW, daily BW gain, feeds.)

Answer 4

Traditional 1000 gain pr day
Intensive 1300 /day
End weight; 600 -650kg