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DairyTalk 7: Impact of Age at First Calving
Welcome to a new podcast episode! Today, we're talking about the age at first calving for heifers and its impact on milk production and health. An early age at first calving (20-21 months) can save costs 1, but it can also reduce milk yield and cause health problems like difficult births. A later age (from 24 months) on the other hand, could improve performance and milk production. With comments on a "Hoard´s Dairyman"-article (July 2025) by Al Kertz: https://hoards.com We will highlight factors such as breed, nutrition, and management to find the optimal age for long-term productivity.
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