Reduce the amount of supplementary feeding to breeders
Ideally, cows should calve with a body condition score above 3.0 to have the maximum chance of getting back in calf within three months. At the time of weaning, breeders should already be back in calf. Weaning will then ensure the breeder’s energy requirements are reduced and she enhances her ability to calve at her optimum body condition. It’s also cheaper to feed a weaner than a mature cow.