| Age (months) Body Weight (pounds) | 1 93 108 | 2 122 146 | 3 155 177 | 4 183 217 |
|---|
How much should a 12 month old heifer weigh?
| Age (months) Body Weight (pounds) | 12 471 548 | 13 500 571 | 14 535 602 | 15 565 640 |
|---|
How much should a year old Angus heifer weigh?
According to the American Angus Association, the average mature cow weight is 1,200 pounds. Heifers from 1,200-pound mothers will need to weigh about
780 pounds
by the start of the first breeding season. If the mature size of the herd is 1,100 pounds, then the heifers can be about 715 pounds when breeding begins.
How much does a 2 year old heifer weigh?
A 2 year old cow averages
about 1,100 pounds
. Expect to see a 100 to 125 pound weight gain from 1 year old to 2 years. Cows of this age are considered full grown and ready to breed or produce a calf, depending on whether they are male or female.
What weight should heifers be to breed?
at breeding, many heifers could be below that
709-lb.
threshold. Having all heifers at or above the target of 709 lbs. is the goal. However, if your heifers traditionally weigh 900 lbs. or more at breeding, I would suggest developing heifers to about 800 lbs.
Can you breed a bull back to his daughter?
You can have father-daughter matings in beef cattle,
but it is not recommended
. This type of breeding practice is called inbreeding or close breeding. Again, this breeding practice is rarely practiced today, although it was common in the foundation animals of most breeds.
At what age will a heifer breed?
A: Breeding should occur when the heifer reaches puberty. Puberty is a function of breed, age, and weight. Most heifers will reach puberty and be bred by
12 to 14 months of age
and will be between 55% and 65% of their mature weight when they first begin to exhibit estrous cycles.
What is the heaviest cow breed?
The Chianina
is both the tallest and the heaviest breed of cattle. Mature bulls stand up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in), and oxen may reach 2 m (6 ft 7 in). It is not unusual for bulls to exceed 1,600 kg (3,500 lb) in weight.
How old is a full grown cow?
These are called “finishing” cattle, and they are fed and taken care of until they reach around 1000-1200 pounds, which is usually
around 18 months old
. Once they reach their target weight, they are considered “finished.”
What is the best age to slaughter a cow?
The highest quality beef comes from animals that are under 36 months of age. Old cows produce highly acceptable beef if properly fattened and processed. Depending on the calf and the feeding regime, calves are best slaughtered
between three and 16 weeks of age
.
At what age does a bull calf become fertile?
Puberty in bulls occurs when they can produce viable sperm. This happens at
approximately 12 months of age
, though it can vary in individual bulls several months before or after this age depending on biological type (primarily frame size and potential mature weight), nutrition, and health status.
When should you put a bull on a heifer?
Usually it’s best to wait until they are
at least 15 months of age before
breeding. Even though the early maturing breeds do reach puberty by the time they are around 7 to 9 months of age, it is best to wait until they are around 13 to 15 months of age before you can breed them.
How can you tell if a heifer is pregnant?
Pregnancy can be detected in cows
as early as 30 days using ultrasound and blood tests
. For cows to be identified as pregnant utilizing the palpation method, cows often need to be at least 35-50 days pregnant.
How many cows can a 2 year old bull service?
While a two-year-old bull could be expected to cover up to
25 cows
. Mature bulls normally should be expected to cover 25 to 35 cows per season. Remember there is normal “prime of life “ for breeding bull. They need be sound, fit, and athletic to cover terrain and settle cows.
Can you leave a bull with cows year round?
The good news is:
It is possible to leave bulls with the cows year-round
and still maintain a calving season of three months or less.
How many cows can one bull service?
Bulls should be well developed and at least 24 to 30 months of age before they are allowed to run with
25 to 30 cows
during the breeding season. A “rule-of-thumb” for the proper bull to female ratio is one cow or heifer per month of age of the bull up to 30 months of age.
