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1. extension.psu.edu › growth-charts-for-dairy-heifersGrowth Charts for Dairy Heifers - Penn State Extension

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   U.S. Holsteins Weight by Month of Age. U.S. Holsteins Withers Height by Month of Age. Table 1. Body weight [BW] (pounds) and withers height [WH] (inches) of U.S. Holstein heifers as measured in the National Dairy Heifer Evaluation Project (1991-92). For each age, percentile data 1 are presented to show the range of performance observed ...

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   The objective of a heifer-raising program is to achieve a relatively constant rate of growth. Holstein heifers should reach 750 to 800 pounds and 48 to 50 inches by the desired breeding age of 13 to 15 months. After calving, heifers should weigh 1,137 to 1,296 pounds and measure 52 to 55 inches tall at the withers.

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   How big should a Holstein heifer get?

   • The objective of a heifer-raising program is to achieve a relatively constant rate of growth. Holstein heifers should reach 750 to 800 pounds and 48 to 50 inches by the desired breeding age of 13 to 15 months. After calving, heifers should weigh 1,137 to 1,296 pounds and measure 52 to 55 inches tall at the withers.

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   How much should a Holstein heifer weigh after calving?

   • After calving, heifers should weigh 85 to 90% of mature body weight (for Holsteins, 1,137 to 1,296 lbs) and should have achieved 95% of mature structural growth (for Holsteins, 52 to 55 inches tall at the withers). Approximate breeding height and weight targets for all breeds are shown in Table 2.

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   How old are Holstein heifers?

   • As a result, the heifers probably were smaller for any given age than those found on today's well-managed dairy farms that calve heifers at 22 to 24 months of age. The Holstein heifer growth charts indicate several percentiles of the U.S. population, allowing a producer to compare an individual heifer to all others and to set growth goals.

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   What is a Holstein heifer growth chart?

   • The Holstein heifer growth charts indicate several percentiles of the U.S. population, allowing a producer to compare an individual heifer to all others and to set growth goals. Keeping a majority of heifers near the 75th percentile and the entire herd between the median and the 95th percentile is an achievable goal.

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   Aug 16, 2019 · Holstein heifers should reach 750 to 800 pounds and 48 to 50 inches by breeding age (13 to 15 months). After calving, heifers should weigh 1,137 to 1,296 pounds and measure 52 to 55 inches at the withers.

5. extension.psu.edu › growth-monitor-compare-heifersGrowth Monitor: Compare Heifers to Breed Standards

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   Dec 19, 2022 · Holstein heifers should reach 750 to 800 pounds and 48 to 50 inches by breeding age (13 to 15 months). After calving, heifers should weigh 1,137 to 1,296 pounds and measure 52 to 55 inches at the withers. Recommended breeding heights and weights for all heifers are shown in Table 1. Table 1.

6. www.uidaho.edu › - › mediaDairy Heifer Performance - University of Idaho

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   Locate the Age in months of your animal on each of the tables. 2. Place an X on each chart that corresponds with. Weight and Height at that age. 3. If the Actual height or weight is outside of the desired range shown on the graph, adjust feeding as needed. Adapted with pemtlssion from Monitoring Dairy Heifer. Growth, Penn State, 1988.

7. extension.psu.edu › monitoring-dairy-heifer-growthMonitoring Dairy Heifer Growth - Penn State Extension

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   Dec 8, 2022 · After calving, heifers should weigh 85 to 90% of mature body weight (for Holsteins, 1,137 to 1,296 lbs) and should have achieved 95% of mature structural growth (for Holsteins, 52 to 55 inches tall at the withers). Approximate breeding height and weight targets for all breeds are shown in Table 2. Table 2.

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   weight on Holstein heifers’ first lactation milk yield is presented in Figure 6-4. Body weight at first calving of replacement heifers can be defined in one of three ways: 1. Body weight prior to calving 2. Body weight after calving 3. First lactation body weight Table 6.1. Calving age influences milk production.