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<blockquote data-quote="gberry" data-source="post: 490802" data-attributes="member: 3325"><p>I have read (again I have no feedlot experience) that a steer is going to be properly finished at about 100 pounds more than it's dam weighs and a heifer at about 100 pounds less. I know this is a rough approximation (and it may not be accurate), but I doubt there are many 1000 lb cows weaning 800 lb calfs. I doubt many of them are weaning 600 lb calfs, but I think it is much more likely. My point is that larger framed cattle have to be fed to a heavier weight. So rather than trying to grow larger framed cattle to get to those 800-900 lb weights which sold better at BRG's sale, perhaps it would be better (more efficient) to have smaller cows wean 600 lb calves and then graze them to 800-900 lbs to get the best price.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gberry, post: 490802, member: 3325"] I have read (again I have no feedlot experience) that a steer is going to be properly finished at about 100 pounds more than it's dam weighs and a heifer at about 100 pounds less. I know this is a rough approximation (and it may not be accurate), but I doubt there are many 1000 lb cows weaning 800 lb calfs. I doubt many of them are weaning 600 lb calfs, but I think it is much more likely. My point is that larger framed cattle have to be fed to a heavier weight. So rather than trying to grow larger framed cattle to get to those 800-900 lb weights which sold better at BRG's sale, perhaps it would be better (more efficient) to have smaller cows wean 600 lb calves and then graze them to 800-900 lbs to get the best price. [/QUOTE]
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