IFAS Extension
Targeting ADG of Developing Replacement Heifers Using Age and Body Weight
John Arthington andPhilipe Moriel
Release Date: 8/24/2026
Agriculture
Abstract
This publication was prepared to assist beef cattle producers and livestock agents in determining the target ADG and management system to develop replacement beef heifers in Florida. Written by John Arthington and Philipe Moriel, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, revised October 2021.
About this Publication
This document is AN305, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences. Original publication date September 2014. Revised October 2021 and March 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Arthington, J., & Moriel, P. (2021). Targeting ADG of Developing Replacement Heifers Using Age and Body Weight. EDIS, 2021(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-an305-2021
Authors
John Arthington
Specialist
University of Florida
professor of beef cattle management and chair, UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences
Philipe Moriel
Specialist
University of Florida
associate professor, Department of Animal Sciences, UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center
Publication #AN305
