How to optimise dairy replacement?

It starts with the calves; it always has. But we seem to be lacking in raising those calves to become excellent replacement heifers. This is what Professor Jud Heinrichs told the crowd at the 31st Alltech annual symposium, currently held in Lexington, Kentucky. Heinrichs, professor at Penn State University since 1982 gave a clear update on some key figures that will help progressive dairy farmers stay profitable and successful in the future. “We have been optimising dairy cattle nutrition