THRIVE: Yearling heifers turned out to grass on Thrive demo farm
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On 1 March, the first 43 Yearling heifers went out to grass at an average weight of 346kg.
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On 1 March, the first 43 Yearling heifers went out to grass at an average weight of 346kg.
High grass growth rates has seen a surplus of grass build up on the demo farm over the last 10 days while the yearling cattle were weighed for the first time since turnout.
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