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Nutritional development and the target weight debate

Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2013.07.015
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Postnatal nutrition has immediate and long-lasting effects on beef heifer reproductive efficiency, longevity, and productivity. This article reviews the effects of nutrients and nutritional management on reproduction in developing heifers. In addition, the current debate on the preferred target weight for heifers at breeding is discussed. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.

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Hall, J. B. (2013, November). Nutritional development and the target weight debate. Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvfa.2013.07.015

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