The cost of raising heifers is a major cost. Being able to predict how many heifer calves you produce annually in combination with knowing how many heifers you actually need to keep are critical management concepts to keep your heifer replacement program efficient.  Several measurable herd metrics go into determining these numbers, including: age to first calving,  herd cull rates, calving interval, calf sex ratio, calf mortality rate, and heifer non-completion rate.  This workshop will work you through the steps…