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LELAND BULL DEVELOPMENT
The bulls are weaned in early October and
placed on a roughage only ration until bunk
broke. The following two months they are fed
a low, 42 Mega-Cal ration of chopped hay,
haybet silage, cracked corn, mineral supple-
ment and Mix 30 vegetable fat. From mid
December until weight off, they are increased
to a 47 mega-cal ration by simply increasing
the corn and Mix 30. This ration is significantly
lower energy than the 50-55 mega cal ration
most bulls are developed on. Our intent is to
allow them to exhibit their potential for growth
without allowing excessive fat deposits which
are negative to fertility.

LELAND HEIFER DEVELOPMENT
The heifers are wintered on a roughage only
ration to restrict the ADG to no more than
1.5lbs which is optimal for breeding
performance.

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