Raising Heifers for Reproductive Success - CE Quiz

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Full Name, Credentials *

Practice Name

Province (NO abbreviations, please) *

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2. What is the percentage of mature body weight recommendation for first calf heifers at the time of breeding?

80-85%

60-65%

50-55%

40-45%

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3. What feeding strategy proved most profitable according to the University of Nebraska study?

Early Gain

Even Gain

Late Gain

All of the above

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4. What characteristics does an extensive feeding system capitalize on?

Compensatory weight gain

Early weight gain

Elongated breeding season

All of the above

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5. When is a good time to assess heifers pre breeding?

2 weeks prior to breeding

6 weeks prior to breeding

8 weeks prior to breeding

4 weeks prior to breeding

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6. What label claim is important to watch for when vaccinating heifers pre breeding?

ADR

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7. What is Dr Homerosky’s recommended breeding season length for first calf heifers?

42 days

30 days

62 days

120 days

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8. What are some strategies recommended to achieve an abbreviated calving interval?

Flush feeding

Estrus synchronization

Short cycle trick

All of the above

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9. What goals are you trying to achieve by implementing a 30-day breeding season?

Increase breeding momentum

Increased longevity

Improved profits

All of the above

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10. What type of growth is Steven Hughes prioritizing in his heifer development?

Frame

Condition

Hair coat

All of the above

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11. True or False: Heifers that are bred in their first cycle have better longevity in the herd

True

False

Raising Heifers for Reproductive Success - CE Quiz

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* 1. Please enter your information (Required.)

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* 2. What is the percentage of mature body weight recommendation for first calf heifers at the time of breeding?

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* 3. What feeding strategy proved most profitable according to the University of Nebraska study?

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* 4. What characteristics does an extensive feeding system capitalize on?

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* 5. When is a good time to assess heifers pre breeding?

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* 6. What label claim is important to watch for when vaccinating heifers pre breeding?

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* 7. What is Dr Homerosky’s recommended breeding season length for first calf heifers?

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* 8. What are some strategies recommended to achieve an abbreviated calving interval?

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* 9. What goals are you trying to achieve by implementing a 30-day breeding season?

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* 10. What type of growth is Steven Hughes prioritizing in his heifer development?

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* 11. True or False: Heifers that are bred in their first cycle have better longevity in the herd

1. Please enter your information (Required.)

2. What is the percentage of mature body weight recommendation for first calf heifers at the time of breeding?

3. What feeding strategy proved most profitable according to the University of Nebraska study?

4. What characteristics does an extensive feeding system capitalize on?

5. When is a good time to assess heifers pre breeding?

6. What label claim is important to watch for when vaccinating heifers pre breeding?

7. What is Dr Homerosky’s recommended breeding season length for first calf heifers?

8. What are some strategies recommended to achieve an abbreviated calving interval?

9. What goals are you trying to achieve by implementing a 30-day breeding season?

10. What type of growth is Steven Hughes prioritizing in his heifer development?

11. True or False: Heifers that are bred in their first cycle have better longevity in the herd