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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 10777"><p>Not knocking you, just sharing the cow/calf producers' viewpoint…</p><p></p><p>"[3] Unless you are knowledgable about cattle, who is selling them (and their operation) and have a very good eye for an animal's condition, by VERY cautious about buying anything from a sale barn! We don't send our best cattle there."</p><p></p><p>If you are a breeder or running a certain type of breed for a hobby, maybe so. If you're running a cow calf operation and hoping to make a profit, I'll have to disagree. I've bought and sold cattle at the salebarn all my life, with overall success. Private treaty can work fine too, but we would be in a world of hurt without salebarns.</p><p></p><p>"[8] In the long run, it "costs no more to go first class." An animal that costs $800 can well be 100 times more quality and healthy than one costing $400. The difference in Vet and medication and frustration can well eat up the difference in price and more. (This price comparison is just an example, no more)."</p><p></p><p>Again, this might hold true for breeders. But again, if you are trying to make a profit selling calves into the beef market, I'll have to disagree. The market is not looking for papers. The market wants healthy heifers and steers that will gain and finish per their program objectives. It's a lot easier to figure out what the market does not want than it is to figure out what it does want. As long as you avoid the don'ts and pay attention to the basics, you'll generally come out ahead.</p><p></p><p>Craig</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 10777"] Not knocking you, just sharing the cow/calf producers’ viewpoint… “[3] Unless you are knowledgable about cattle, who is selling them (and their operation) and have a very good eye for an animal's condition, by VERY cautious about buying anything from a sale barn! We don't send our best cattle there.” If you are a breeder or running a certain type of breed for a hobby, maybe so. If you’re running a cow calf operation and hoping to make a profit, I’ll have to disagree. I’ve bought and sold cattle at the salebarn all my life, with overall success. Private treaty can work fine too, but we would be in a world of hurt without salebarns. “[8] In the long run, it "costs no more to go first class." An animal that costs $800 can well be 100 times more quality and healthy than one costing $400. The difference in Vet and medication and frustration can well eat up the difference in price and more. (This price comparison is just an example, no more).” Again, this might hold true for breeders. But again, if you are trying to make a profit selling calves into the beef market, I’ll have to disagree. The market is not looking for papers. The market wants healthy heifers and steers that will gain and finish per their program objectives. It’s a lot easier to figure out what the market does not want than it is to figure out what it does want. As long as you avoid the don’ts and pay attention to the basics, you’ll generally come out ahead. Craig [/QUOTE]
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