What You'll Learn

You will learn strategies to decide if developing your own heifers will be a feasible option for your operation as well as how to choose the best candidates that will be profitable in your replacement pen.

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    Supplementary Materials

    • Additional Learning: Cow Depreciation Podcast
    • Additional Learning: Heifer Development Podcast
    • PowerPoint Presentation
    • Referenced Materials
    • Replacement heifer audio
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    1. Introduction

    • Replacement 1 Video
    • Replacement 1
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    2. Cost Effectiveness of Raising Heifers

    • Replacement Heifer Calculator
    • Replacement 2 Video
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    3. Pros and Cons of Purchasing Replacements

    • Replacement 3 Video
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    4. Genetics

    • Replacement 4 Video
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    5. Replacement Heifer Selection

    • Replacement 5 Video
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    6. Puberty

    • Replacement 6 Video
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    7. Special Feeding Requirements

    • Replacement 7 Video
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    8. Special Care

    • Replacement 8 Video
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    9. Pre-Breeding

    • Replacement 9 Video
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    10. Breeding Considerations

    • Replacement 10 Video
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    11. Prenatal Care

    • Replacement 11 Video
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    12. Calving

    • Replacement 12 Video
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    13. Care of Second-Calvers

    • Replacement 13 Video
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    14. Recap of Heifer Vaccinations

    • Replacement 14 Video
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    Summary & Questions

    • Replacement 15 Video

Meet Your Instructor

Cody Creelman

Cody Creelman

Dr. Cody Creelman is a veterinarian, multiple practice owner, and digital storyteller, based in Alberta, Canada. Cody has shared his story in real-time on social media by creating entertaining and educational videos of his daily adventures. With over 20 million video views, he has created a very loyal following of ranchers, veterinary professionals, and the general public.