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continued from page 35 ing value of the open replace- there are some additional
um size cow calf producers ment heifers, however as you factors to consider. AVOID BODY
continued from page 33
have probably not consid- can see in the following table, Considerations for retain-
the replacement heifers out- ing ownership and finishing
ered. Recent data from the need a clean, dry place away
PVAP-Feedlot program on gained and out graded the open replacement heifers: from the cows to rest. Addi-
• Be mindful of the age
feeder calves.
18 open replacement heifers tionally, in hot dry conditions,
There appears to be great of heifers. Heifers that are
showed an average profit of potential for producers to skeletally mature may be a source of shade and water
$132 per head while feeder are important. Calves should
calves on the same load lost pool open replacement heif- downgraded to Commercial be separated by age in two-
ers in late summer and send or Utility grade and severe-
$98 per head. The primary week intervals and not com-
reason for this difference is to the feedlot as opposed to ly discounted. Try not to feed mingled until the youngest
selling at a discount. But heifers that are older than 20
due to the discounted start- calves are a month old. Even
months.
• Manage heifers though the pens are not likely
much like feeder to be wet, more confined con-
calves. Make sure to ditions can lead to overcrowd-
booster respiratory ing, which can give pathogens
vaccines and de- a chance to proliferate. There-
worm before ship- fore, producers need to be vig-
ping to the feedlot. ilant in watching for patho-
• If you choose gen-related scours in calves.
to feed heifers on For assistance developing
your farm and have diets and management strat-
never finished cat- egies for managing fall-born
tle, take advantage pairs in a drought, contact
of upcoming Master local extension personnel.
Finishing programs Karla Wilke is an associ-
that will be offered ate professor and specialist in
this fall. cow-calf systems and stocker
management with the Univer-
OSU sity of Nebraska Panhandle
Research & Extension Center.

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