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Incidence of pregnancy in feedlot heifers at slaughter

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Nearly 83,000 heifers were observed at slaughter during 1986 and 1987 to determine their reproductive status. Slightly less than 4 percent were found to be pregnant. Highest incidences of pregnancy were found during the winter months of November through March. Lowest incidences were found during August, September. and October.

Keywords: Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 88-363-S, Cattlemen's Day, 1988, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 539, Beef, Pregnant feedlot heifers, Reproduction

How to Cite: Laudert, S. (1988) “Incidence of pregnancy in feedlot heifers at slaughter”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 1(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2339