Economics
Cost estimates updated 12/23/09; Spreadsheet updated 1/9/2007.
Heifers are the foundation of any dairy enterprise. Farmers can improve their herds by replacing culled cows with well- fed, healthy, genetically superior 2-year-old heifers.
Excel spreadsheet.
Excel spreadsheet.
Excel spreadsheet.
Today’s successful dairy operation recognizes that heifers are an important investment in the future. They place high value on the heifer and regard it as a managed resource, whether raised on the farm or contract grown.
