No he doesn't bring up quality as an issue, he doesn't state any reason. That is why I stated "IF" there is a quality issue in the last sentence. If there was a quality issue I would not sell them as bred. Culling can be another expensive issue depending on your sitiuation. Timing can be a...
CULL cows, correct? Sell them as such, slaughter price, bred or not. Don't sell them as bred cows. Some one might try to improve their herd with them. ;-) If there is a quality issue, why put your reputation on the line by selling them as bred.