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<blockquote data-quote="dph" data-source="post: 141039" data-attributes="member: 2112"><p>I don't doubt that smaller cows can be more efficient than larger cows, but efficency doesn't just involve costs, it also involves returns. Looking at feed costs is just one side of the equation. I don't see how you can say a small cow is better than a large one, without saying what they each have for calves at their side. I think downsizing the cow is a worthwhile goal, but it shouldn't be done at the expense of downsizing the pounds I sell. If she is a big cow, weaning a small calf, she goes, but if she is a big cow, weaning a big calf, I think I can put it with her till she goes of natural causes.</p><p></p><p>I agree with mntman, I don't believe anybody can prove that larger cattle will make more money in the long run, but I bet you can prove that going for smaller cattle, just because they are small, can cost you some. By the way, not that mtnman has ever suggested it, but others have, I think anyone promoting the idea of culling the largest 10% of your heifers because they are too large is nuts. First, because I doubt I can predict where their mature weight ends up, and second because I can't for the life of me figure why anyone would select AGAINST gain. Which leaves us a long way from Future Direction, the sire. Sorry.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dph, post: 141039, member: 2112"] I don't doubt that smaller cows can be more efficient than larger cows, but efficency doesn't just involve costs, it also involves returns. Looking at feed costs is just one side of the equation. I don't see how you can say a small cow is better than a large one, without saying what they each have for calves at their side. I think downsizing the cow is a worthwhile goal, but it shouldn't be done at the expense of downsizing the pounds I sell. If she is a big cow, weaning a small calf, she goes, but if she is a big cow, weaning a big calf, I think I can put it with her till she goes of natural causes. I agree with mntman, I don't believe anybody can prove that larger cattle will make more money in the long run, but I bet you can prove that going for smaller cattle, just because they are small, can cost you some. By the way, not that mtnman has ever suggested it, but others have, I think anyone promoting the idea of culling the largest 10% of your heifers because they are too large is nuts. First, because I doubt I can predict where their mature weight ends up, and second because I can't for the life of me figure why anyone would select AGAINST gain. Which leaves us a long way from Future Direction, the sire. Sorry. [/QUOTE]
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