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Anyone tried a calf to carcass program?
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<blockquote data-quote="cypressfarms" data-source="post: 681425" data-attributes="member: 2653"><p>Louisiana has a "calf to carcass" program where you can nominate a minmum of three steers (they'll do heifers, but most are steers), - you have to bring them to three designated points in the fall (they prefer steers above 550 pounds) and they are preconditioned - then sent to Hitch to feed out, and sold. The cattleman retains ownership throughout until the feedyard sells. From what I can understand a producer can get some valuable info about their herd to help with future breeding decisions. Not sure exactly how much it would cost (The nomination fee is $35, but I don't know what Hitch charges), but I could see myself sending some steers to test.</p><p></p><p>Are any cow/calf operations doing tests like this, perhaps under different names if your in a different state?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cypressfarms, post: 681425, member: 2653"] Louisiana has a "calf to carcass" program where you can nominate a minmum of three steers (they'll do heifers, but most are steers), - you have to bring them to three designated points in the fall (they prefer steers above 550 pounds) and they are preconditioned - then sent to Hitch to feed out, and sold. The cattleman retains ownership throughout until the feedyard sells. From what I can understand a producer can get some valuable info about their herd to help with future breeding decisions. Not sure exactly how much it would cost (The nomination fee is $35, but I don't know what Hitch charges), but I could see myself sending some steers to test. Are any cow/calf operations doing tests like this, perhaps under different names if your in a different state? [/QUOTE]
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