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February through April
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When exactly is the beginning of cattle breeding season?
鈥?Beef Cattle When exactly is the beginning of cattle breeding season? What鈥檚 the significance of having it during a particular time? The breeding season does not start at a specific time; cows are reproductively active all year long. The best method to determine the start of the breeding season is to determine when you want your cows to calve.
What is the best time of year to breed dairy cows?
Since the gestation length in cows is about 285 days (approximately 9 1/2 months, a few days longer in larger and Bos indicus breeds and a few days shorter in smaller and dairy breeds), then the 鈥渋deal鈥?breeding season for spring-born calves is 9 1/2 months prior to that or beginning in April but for sure by May.
What time of year do cows calve?
As any cattleman knows, the time of year when cows calve directly affects many herd management practices: The start of calving is dictated by the start of breeding. Cows calving in the fall normally need more supplemental feed in the winter, unless cool season pastures are used, than do cows that calve in the spring.
What is the best time of year to breed heifers?
Continue feeding program begun in October. Lactating cows need to be in good condition for breeding. Begin breeding heifers 20 to 30 days before the rest of the cow herd (late November or December). Treat cattle for lice if needed.