Incidence of pregnancy in feedlot heifers at slaughter
Date
2010-11-22
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Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
Abstract
Nearly 83,000 heifers were observed at slaughter during 1986 and 1987 to determine their reproductive status. Slightly less than 4 percent were found to be pregnant. Highest incidences of pregnancy were found during the winter months of November through March. Lowest incidences were found during August, September. and October.
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Beef, Pregnant feedlot heifers, Reproduction
