#123 – Fleshing Ability

by | Nov 28, 2023 | Herd Quitter® Minute | 0 comments

If you raise your own replacement heifers, one of the most important economic traits to look for in a herd sire is fleshing ability. Cattle with good fleshing ability will gain condition quickly, maintain it longer, breed more reliably, and do more with lesser quality feed.

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