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whats driving cattle prices up so much
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<blockquote data-quote="Rmc" data-source="post: 1820866" data-attributes="member: 39072"><p>I think it is totally dependent on individual situation and location. I have brought it up here before. The last several years we have made more money moving calves earlier not later. Early /mid September is better for profit then holding them until mid to late October or better. Yes calves are lighter but also bring higher dollars per pound than equivalent calves later in the year due to supply /demand.</p><p>The loss in total dollars doesn't equate to less profit. Why ? Increase in the availability of feed for the remaining herd. Cows go into winter in better condition,require less supplementary feed throughout the winter . No such thing as saved grazing feed.</p><p>It doesn't work with 2 plus feet of snow . And no grazing available for 4 plus months a year. Keeping and feeding calves out to 800+ lbs does make financial sense in many situations.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rmc, post: 1820866, member: 39072"] I think it is totally dependent on individual situation and location. I have brought it up here before. The last several years we have made more money moving calves earlier not later. Early /mid September is better for profit then holding them until mid to late October or better. Yes calves are lighter but also bring higher dollars per pound than equivalent calves later in the year due to supply /demand. The loss in total dollars doesn’t equate to less profit. Why ? Increase in the availability of feed for the remaining herd. Cows go into winter in better condition,require less supplementary feed throughout the winter . No such thing as saved grazing feed. It doesn’t work with 2 plus feet of snow . And no grazing available for 4 plus months a year. Keeping and feeding calves out to 800+ lbs does make financial sense in many situations. [/QUOTE]
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