DairyTalk 7: Impact of Age at First Calving

Welcome to a new podcast episode! Today, we're talking about the
age at first calving for heifers and its impact on milk
production and health. An early age at first calving (20-21
months) can save costs 1, but it can also reduce milk yield and
cause health problems like difficult births. A later age (from 24
months) on the other hand, could improve performance and milk
production. With comments on a "Hoard´s Dairyman"-article (July
2025) by Al Kertz: https://hoards.com We will highlight factors
such as breed, nutrition, and management to find the optimal age
for long-term productivity.