At how many months can a heifer conceive?

A heifer can conceive at 17-24 months, that is, at around 1.5-2 years old. But the specific breeding time needs to be based on body weight as a basic reference; if the weight has not reached a certain standard, it is recommended not to carry out the first mating. Generally, a cow can reach sexual maturity at 8-12 months, but at this time breeding is not recommended, as breeding too early can easily affect the cow's growth and development.

I. About how much does a heifer cost per head

According to a cattle farm in Shandong, the price of a heifer is about 2000-3000 yuan per head, and the price of a mature cow is 8000-15000 yuan per head.

II. How to select a heifer?

1. Look at whether the overall appearance is good, the body shape should be good and well-proportioned, with cattle in both front and rear. That is to say, a big rump, a long body and torso, and limbs that reach up to a big head and a round waist.

2. The cow's udder should be large with four teats of even size, then look at the milk vein under the belly; the thicker the milk vein, and the looser and larger the udder, the better the milk production generally is, and only a cow with good milk production can nurse a calf, right.

3. The vulva is best if it is somewhat large and the lower end of the vulva hangs downward, as such cows have very strong reproductive capacity. On the contrary, cows with an upward-tilted vulva almost never come into estrus.