Figure 1. 
Fetus growth during gestation.  Approximately 80% of all fetal growth occurs during the last third of gestation (adapted from Anthony et al., 1986).


 

Figure 2. 
The relationship between cow body condition score at breeding and calving interval.  The dotted line is provided to depict 365 days, while the curved line indicates how long a cow’s calving interval can be expected to be if her body condition score at breeding ranges from 2 to 8 (adapted from Herd and Sprott, 1986).

Figure 3. 
Incidence of weak calf syndrome in cattle herds consuming differing amounts of crude protein
(adapted from Bull et al., 1974).