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<blockquote data-quote="LegacyBreeder" data-source="post: 100097" data-attributes="member: 1747"><p>Angus are a good all around breed of beef cattle. I'm partial to the Reds myself, but its really just a cosmetic choice (though I do think the regular black Angus sell better; chalk it up to better PR by their association). Polled Herefords are also a great choice and make a wonderful cross with either color Angus. If you are completely new to beef cattle then I wouldn't mess with anything other than those breeds.</p><p></p><p>To start with I'd look into buying five or so bred cows (not heifers) of whichever breed of Angus you like best. Price depends greatly on bloodlines, market conditions, etc., but generally will be between $500 and $2000 for a bred cow (once again depending on a variety of conditions). Feed and equiptment is gonna set you back a bit, so don't be surprised if you end up losing money on them the first year or so. By the way, are you planning on rasing for sale or for your own freezer?</p><p></p><p>Others with broader experience than my own will probably be more able to help than I. Good luck on your move and new life. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LegacyBreeder, post: 100097, member: 1747"] Angus are a good all around breed of beef cattle. I'm partial to the Reds myself, but its really just a cosmetic choice (though I do think the regular black Angus sell better; chalk it up to better PR by their association). Polled Herefords are also a great choice and make a wonderful cross with either color Angus. If you are completely new to beef cattle then I wouldn't mess with anything other than those breeds. To start with I'd look into buying five or so bred cows (not heifers) of whichever breed of Angus you like best. Price depends greatly on bloodlines, market conditions, etc., but generally will be between $500 and $2000 for a bred cow (once again depending on a variety of conditions). Feed and equiptment is gonna set you back a bit, so don't be surprised if you end up losing money on them the first year or so. By the way, are you planning on rasing for sale or for your own freezer? Others with broader experience than my own will probably be more able to help than I. Good luck on your move and new life. :) [/QUOTE]
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