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2006 Heifers
The class of 2006 includes 167 heifers culled from 203 head. Seven of the 167 are currently consigned to the UGA Herd Program at Calhoun, while the 160 remaining heifers will go through Shadydale Farm’s heifer program. On January 3, 2006, we worked the heifers and gathered the following: Pelvic Measurement, Yearling Weight, Reproductive Tract Score, Disposition, Hip Height and Body Condition. From their age and hip height we are able to estimate their mature weight. Our target weight at breeding is 65% of that body weight. As you can see from the figures below, the heifer’s gains were quite a bit low from weaning to yearling. In order to reach the 65% at breeding, we pushed the heifers much harder. With gains of 2.51 pounds during the last 30 days prior to breeding, we were able to get the heifers within 3 pounds of their target weight at breeding. We are very excited about this group of heifers and are excited to be able to offer approximately 100 of these in various sales this year. The remainder will remain in our herd. Please see our Heifer Sales page for more information.
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