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fattening heifers

nudedragon · 2013-12-04 20:45:10

Hi, is there anyone out there with a link to a website/pointers or something where a new farmer can get tips on when to judge if his cattle are getting over fat or not fit enough even for slaughter??? finishing 32 continental heifers this winter, coming to the 24 month mark next march, getting good silage now with 5kgs of…

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nudedragon

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Hi,

is there anyone out there with a link to a website/pointers or something where a new farmer can get tips on when to judge if his cattle are getting over fat or not fit enough even for slaughter???

finishing 32 continental heifers this winter, coming to the 24 month mark next march, getting good silage now with 5kgs of maize mulch meal, soon to be upped to 6??? presently weighing 450-500kgs

thanks for your thoughts.

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#2 05-12-2013 7:21am
Spear

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Try the farming forum:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=845

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