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<blockquote data-quote="Rydero" data-source="post: 1674647" data-attributes="member: 38101"><p>So what have we learned? It probably doesn't pay to wean and feed calves up much over 600lbs. Which probably means it doesn't pay to wean and feed calves at all. </p><p></p><p>Yes the $/lb drops down but $/hd is still higher for a heavier calf by differing degrees depending where you live. </p><p></p><p>A moderate sized cow can wean a calf upwards of 700-800lbs in 7 months under the right conditions but not in Virginia or in the odd exception where Dave lives in Oregon. </p><p></p><p>So it does pay to bring in heavier calves if it's done without added inputs, weaning or increasing cow size to the point of creating hay burners. </p><p></p><p>Also never rent pasture from Steve's neighbor.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rydero, post: 1674647, member: 38101"] So what have we learned? It probably doesn't pay to wean and feed calves up much over 600lbs. Which probably means it doesn't pay to wean and feed calves at all. Yes the $/lb drops down but $/hd is still higher for a heavier calf by differing degrees depending where you live. A moderate sized cow can wean a calf upwards of 700-800lbs in 7 months under the right conditions but not in Virginia or in the odd exception where Dave lives in Oregon. So it does pay to bring in heavier calves if it's done without added inputs, weaning or increasing cow size to the point of creating hay burners. Also never rent pasture from Steve's neighbor. [/QUOTE]
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