#109 – Evaluating Udder Quality

by | May 30, 2023 | Herd Quitter® Minute | 0 comments

A cow needs to be able to care for her newborn calf without assistance. A quality udder is vital to assuring the calf receives colostrum as soon as possible. Here are three things to consider when judging a cow’s udder.

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