Understanding heifer fertility

Being aware of the factors influencing puberty and how a heifer’s oestrus cycle works is key to successful heifer fertility, explains Jenny Bellini and Rob Hall, of LLM Farm Vets. Katie Fallon reports.

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Understanding heifer fertility

Being aware of the factors influencing puberty and how a heifers oestrus cycle works is key to successful heifer fertility, explains Jenny Bellini and Rob Hall, of LLM Farm Vets. Katie Fallon reports....

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