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Darin Mann
M&M Feedlot
Parma, Idaho

Darin Mann
“Even with the financial setbacks we have experienced over the past 18 months we know how important it is to maintain ration quality and consistency. If we reduce the feed quality for our heifers, they will not reach our growth and breeding targets that our producer customers expect.

“The growth period of a heifer is a huge liability. The largest goal of our heifer program is turning this liability into an asset. Achieving proper growth and getting the heifer pregnant in a timely manner assures the animal can be productive and profitable for the producer.”

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John Noble
Noblehurst Farms Inc.
Linwood, New York

John Noble
“We have become more focused on heifer nutrition, particularly the protein needs in recent years. Our heifers’ nutrition program has become as important as the milking cows’ nutrition to ensure heifers meet our breeding goals.”

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Clark Bown
Bown Dairy
Fayette, Utah

Clark Bown
“Although a lot of dairy producers are facing financial hardships, it is very important to not skimp on the nutrition and management program of heifers. Purchasing the highest quality feeds available and enrolling our heifers in an accelerated program has allowed us to be successful.

“Nutrition is a large priority in our heifer raising program from the time they are born, better allowing us to produce large framed heifers at an earlier age. Once heifers join the group pens, we continue to deliver a high-protein ration for maximized stature growth without overconditioning.”