Heifer development can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding tasks on the ranch. The very basis of your future depends on your ability to develop the young heifers into productive mothers. But these challenges do not come without problems.
What makes this challenging is that the cost of producing these heifers takes place before you will get any return. This challenge can be risky for some producers because you are spending money in the hopes that she will be able to “earn her keep“. This type of investment may be challenging, but it can be simple. If you plan your heifer development right, it can be a straightforward procedure.
Here are some steps that you can follow to make this much easier for you and your sanity: