YANR-147 BEEF BREEDING PROJECT
YANR-147, Revised March 2001.
Bob Ebert, Extension Animal Scientist, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Auburn University. Originally
prepared by Bob Whittenburg, former Animal Scientist--4-H.
Adapted from a publication prepared by the Southern Region
4-H Animal Science Literature Committee.
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Beef Breeding Project
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Beef Breeding Project, ________
Name ________________________________ Social
Security no. ________________ Age________
Address____________________________________________
Zip ________ Phone _____________
County _________________________ 4-H Club _______________________
Years in 4-H ________
Parent's signature ___________________________________________________________________
Leader's signature __________________________________________________________________
Agent's signature ___________________________________________________________________
Table 1. Performance Record
If you have a registered heifer, list: Name
_________________________________________________
If you have a commercial heifer, list: Breed
of sire ________________ Breed of dam_______________
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Heifer #1 |
Heifer #2 |
| 1. Date project began |
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| 2. Permanent ID (tattoo
or brand) |
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| 3. Heifer birth date |
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| 4. Birth weight/ratio/EPD |
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| 5. Weaning weight/ratio/EPD |
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| 6. Yearling weight/ratio/EPD |
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| 7. Milk EPD |
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| 8. Breeder |
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| 9. Heifer registration
number |
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Table 2. Feed Record
List as accurately as possible what
you fed your heifer each month and the cost or value of the feed.
All items should be listed in the month you bought and started
them. Subtract the value of leftover feed from your feed cost
at the end of the project period.
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Acres
of Pasture |
Lb.
Hay |
Lb.
Silage |
Lb.
Grain |
Lb.
Protein Supplement |
Salt
& Minerals |
Vet.
& Medical |
Total
Cost |
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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Grand Total |
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Table 3. Growth Record
Weigh your heifers at least once a month. Plot
the weights of each by making a dot at the nearest weight. Draw
a line to connect the dots. See the example.
Months
Age of your heifer in months.
Table 4. Breeding Record
To calve at approximately 24 months old, heifers
need to be bred at 14 to 15 months. British Breeds, those breeds
originating on the British Isles, including England, should weigh
a minimum of 600 pounds. Continental Breeds, those breeds originating
on Continental Europe, should weigh a minimum of 700 pounds. American
Breeds should also weigh a minimum of 700 pounds. A beef heifer
should weigh 65 percent of her expected mature weight when she
is bred and 85 percent when she calves. For example, if she is
expected to reach a mature weight of 1,000 pounds, she should
weigh 650 pounds at breeding time and 850 pounds at calving time.
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Heifer #1 |
Heifer #2 |
| 1. Breeding date |
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| 2. Age of heifer when bred
(months) |
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| 3. Weight of heifer when
bred (lbs) |
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| 4. Breed of bull used |
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| 5. Date calf born |
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| 6. Sex of calf born |
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| 7. Calf identification |
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Table 5. Show Record
| Date |
Show |
Placing |
Premium |
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Table 6. Summary of Finances
| Number of animals
included in the project at the beginning |
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| Number of animals
remaining in the project at the end |
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| Cost |
| Value of heifers
when project began |
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| Pasture |
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| Hay |
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| Silage |
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| Grain |
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| Protein supplement |
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| Minerals, vitamins,
and salt |
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| Veterinary and medical |
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| Transportation |
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| Other |
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Total Cost |
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$ |
| Income |
| Value of heifers
when project ended |
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$ |
| Show winnings |
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| Other |
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Total Income |
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| Subtract cost from
income to get net profit |
Total Cost |
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Net Profit |
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Management Calendar
On a separate sheet of paper, list the management
practices you used each month. Be sure to include vaccinations
and other health related items.
Story of My Beef Breeding Project
Write a story of your beef breeding project
and attach it to your record.
For more information, contact your county Extension office. Visit http://www.aces.edu/counties or look in your telephone directory under your county's name to find contact information.
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