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Bovine Reproduction Basics

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Bovine Reproduction Basics - The Things You Should Know About Bovine Reproduction

Some key definitions to know:
  • Cow: mature female bovine.
  • Bull: intact (often mature) male bovine.
  • Steer: castrated male bovine
  • Heifer: immature female bovine (often younger than 2 years of age)
Key Points about Cattle Reproduction to remember:

Breeding
  • Heifers and bull calves may reach puberty before weaning age at around 6 months of age
  • Sexual maturity of heifers is typically reached at 15 months of age or 65% of her...

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