Heifers: Group or not to group?

Do you keep the first-calf heifers and older cows on one group? Or do you house them separately? This is a continuing challenge for many dairy farms. Sensors can help farmers by showing the effects of grouping strategies and assist farmers in making the right decisions. Heifers have the highest genetic potential. However, many heifers struggle to meet that potential, especially when competing with older cows. Sensors can help to see what is happening when these young cows enter the milking herd