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Bovine Reproduction Basics - The Things You Should Know About Bovine Reproduction
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Bovine Reproduction Basics - The Things You Should Know About Bovine Reproduction
Some key definitions to know:
Key Points about Cattle Reproduction to remember:
- 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)
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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