Publication Date
11-2024
Series Number
DPIRD-183
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
City
Perth
Abstract
Kilograms of beef produced per hectare is a significant driver of profit for a beef business. Cow longevity (length of productive life) plays an important role in achieving a profitable business. A balanced approach to genetic selection and nutritional management are essential factors underpinning the efficiency of the breeding herd.
Number of Pages
9
Keywords
bulls, cows, breeding herd, breeder herd, genetics, nutritional management
Disciplines
Agricultural Education | Beef Science | Meat Science
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2024), Managing the beef breeder herd in southern Western Australia. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Factsheet DPIRD-183.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/ap_factsheets/40
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