Since Brahmans are the latest maturing breed of all the breeds in North America, most heifers don't reach puberty until they're around 18 to 20 months of age. Bulls won't reach puberty until they're around 16 to 18 months of age. They are able to breed once they have passed this age-point of sexual maturity.
Any age past the time they've had their second calf. A cow is a female bovine that has had at least 2 calves, and once she's a cow, and if she's not pregnant, then you can breed her any time.
If you're asking about a HEIFER, then the best time to get her bred is when she reaches around 15 months of age AND is at least 60% of the mature bodyweight of the main cowherd.
A cow is already of breeding age, since she is a mature female that has had a couple of calves already.
An F1 Hereford-Angus cow should live to be at least 15 to 20 years of age, on average, if not more.
Hereford cattle are anywhere from 0 days to 20 years old.
When they're too old to continue to give birth and suckle a calf. Some cows will keep on breeding when they're in their twenties; others will have to be culled by the time they are only 5 years old.
No.
Cows used for breeding only, or cows that are already pregnant.
It depends on the breed and weight of the heifer, but I have seen Holsteins as young as 6 months in heat. However, this is not a recommended age to begin breeding.
If raised for beef, they only live up to 18 to 24 months of age. If they are used for breeding, they can live for as long as 4 to over 20 years of age.
Yes, breeding cows is considered as animal husbandry.
Some farmers may refer to them as Brood Cows.
Artificial Insemination or AI.
Heifers should be bred when they reach 15 months of age. Cows should be rebred 45 to 60 days after calving.
Though I cannot give you the balanced diet of a herd of cows , I can give you and define a balanced diet for a herd of cows. A balanced diet for cows is also called a complete ration, and is a ration that meets all the nutritional requirements for a herd of cows based on their weight, physiological and reproductive needs, breeding, reproductive/lactation stages, age, class, and feeds available.
A male intact bovine that is used for breeding cows and heifers.
Most certainly, especially during breeding season!