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That's true, the price of protein is high no matter what you buy. in the past it was one sector or the other so consumers could go form beef to chicken or pork. not true today.
There is still a lot of chicken dumping going on too. Even our local Kroger has rotisserie chicken dirt cheap. Costco doesn't make money on these, it's a gimmick to get people in the store.

Hard to compete with a product that is deliberately sold at a loss.
 
Todays meat prices at the local Sam's club.
88% ground beef $3.98/lb
Prime ribeye steaks $15.98/lb
Choice sirloin tip roast $4.48/lb
Choice whole ribeye $9.98/lb
Prime tenderloin $20.78/lb
Choice whole brisket $3.68/lb
Bone-in Boston Butt $2.28/lb
Whole boneless pork loin $1.98/lb
Pork loin back ribs $2.98/lb
Pork loin boneless chops $2.68/lb
Boneless skinless chicken breasts $2.98/lb
Frozen chicken tenderloins $3.43/lb
Chicken drumsticks $1.28/lb
Chicken thighs $1.38/lb
Whole chicken $1.88/lb
Farm raised tilapia $5.48/lb
 
When would you buy heifers?
I buy them when they look under valued. There are down sides to heifers so you need to pay accordingly. Those 4 years when I bought 750 pound heifers to breed and sell, 15% were already bred. Lute and dex takes care of that. I bought 350 weights last year. 450's and couple years ago. I am going to the sale today. Will I buy heifers? Not the plan but for the right price......
 

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