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1B)b - Beef Sources – The Dairy Herd

The dairy herd is an important source of cattle for beef production. This module will look at the main factors influencing the herd’s by-product suitable for the beef industry. The considerations when selecting a bull for the production cycle is also discussed.

At the end of the module you can: -

  • Describe the beef production system using dairy cows
  • Identify the factors that influence the production cycle
  • Know what bull is suitable for the dairy herd
  • Describe the type of calves that are produced.

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