Multiple choice

Dairy heifers need to be bred at _ of age if they are 65% of their adult weight at that time.

  1. 12 months

  2. 18 months

  3. 6 months

  4. 15 months

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D Correct answer
Explanation

To optimize lifetime production and reproductive efficiency, dairy heifers should be bred at approximately 15 months of age, provided they have reached the target weight (65 percent of adult weight).