Early care can affect heifers for life
Country Folks
March 18, 2026

Early care can affect heifers for life

The first few weeks of a heifer’s life matter – a lot. Adam Beard, Ph.D. with Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, presented “Early Calf Management: Key Influence on Heifer Development” as part of Cornell’s ongoing “Boots in the Barn” webinar series.

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