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<blockquote data-quote="grubbie" data-source="post: 713117" data-attributes="member: 5478"><p>Our herd is grass fed. We feed no grain. AI isn't going to settle all of your cows. When I learned to AI, the tech that was training me told me that a 80% conception rate was good for an experienced tech. I've never gotten above 70%, neither has a friend of mine. Again,.....do the math. Make a list of everything you will need, and how much it costs. Compare that to the money you will make by selling your calves, or whatever process you will be using to make your money. You will see that there is not much room for profit if you actually add up EVERYTHING. </p><p>Land </p><p>feed (even grass fed needs hay in winter up north), </p><p>equipment (for haying and feeding at the very least), </p><p>minerals, </p><p>vet supplies, </p><p>corrals,</p><p>fences,</p><p>oh yeah, and my biggest cost, FUEL....and im sure I am missing a few things here. </p><p><u>**Make an HONEST business plan before you go any farther**</u>. Not trying to be mean or put you off of your dream here. Actually just trying to bring up some important points to consider as you make your decision.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="grubbie, post: 713117, member: 5478"] Our herd is grass fed. We feed no grain. AI isn't going to settle all of your cows. When I learned to AI, the tech that was training me told me that a 80% conception rate was good for an experienced tech. I've never gotten above 70%, neither has a friend of mine. Again,.....do the math. Make a list of everything you will need, and how much it costs. Compare that to the money you will make by selling your calves, or whatever process you will be using to make your money. You will see that there is not much room for profit if you actually add up EVERYTHING. Land feed (even grass fed needs hay in winter up north), equipment (for haying and feeding at the very least), minerals, vet supplies, corrals, fences, oh yeah, and my biggest cost, FUEL....and im sure I am missing a few things here. [u]**Make an HONEST business plan before you go any farther**[/u]. Not trying to be mean or put you off of your dream here. Actually just trying to bring up some important points to consider as you make your decision. [/QUOTE]
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