2006-07-28 10:59:08 · 7 answers · asked by BENHMILLER 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Actually it depends on the breed and maturity. Many are bred at 18 months - so that *at* 2 they'll have their first calf. That's how dairy cattle get a 2 year old lactation.
2006-07-28 15:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 2 or 3.
2006-07-28 11:02:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to wait until they are at least 2 years old before you turn your bull in with them.
They can bred at a younger age, but it isn't as safe for your cow.
Their bodies have not matured enough to be trying to develop a calf, they will take much needed nutrients away from their own bodies to provide for the calf.
2006-07-28 11:14:00 · answer #3 · answered by Chihuahua Magic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Young heifers CAN be bred before they are 2 years old, HOWEVER it is bad agricultural practice to DO so because they, themselves are NOT developed physically.
Cattle should only be bred after the age of 2 years or very close to that.
2006-07-28 11:04:09 · answer #4 · answered by fiddlesticks9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's 2 years.
2006-07-28 11:02:41 · answer #5 · answered by analyzeu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cows have to be at lest a year old
2006-07-28 11:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by grashoppea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
older than your mom
2006-07-28 11:01:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋