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<blockquote data-quote="DiamondSCattleCo" data-source="post: 154178" data-attributes="member: 2862"><p><chuckle> I wish I were weaning 850 lb calves. We both put our calves on feed through out the winter, however when we did a comparison of how much feed the calves were consuming, it appeared to be pretty much identical, so I didn't bother bringing that into the equation.</p><p></p><p>He does wean more pounds than I do in the fall (~75lb more), so as was mentioned, those large frame animals do have a place if all you want to sell is weaned calves. We've never done a comparison of grass consumption, but I still believe that I get pounds of calf per pound of grass consumed. </p><p></p><p>His feedlot performance isn't as good as mine, although in fairness to his cattle, he likely needs to push them harder. If I push my Brits too hard, they just blow up like little butterballs <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I could likely push them harder than I do, but I'm happy with 3 lbs/day feedlot growth (I have a ferw exceptional animals gaining closer to 4 lbs/day).</p><p></p><p>Rod</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DiamondSCattleCo, post: 154178, member: 2862"] <chuckle> I wish I were weaning 850 lb calves. We both put our calves on feed through out the winter, however when we did a comparison of how much feed the calves were consuming, it appeared to be pretty much identical, so I didn't bother bringing that into the equation. He does wean more pounds than I do in the fall (~75lb more), so as was mentioned, those large frame animals do have a place if all you want to sell is weaned calves. We've never done a comparison of grass consumption, but I still believe that I get pounds of calf per pound of grass consumed. His feedlot performance isn't as good as mine, although in fairness to his cattle, he likely needs to push them harder. If I push my Brits too hard, they just blow up like little butterballs :) I could likely push them harder than I do, but I'm happy with 3 lbs/day feedlot growth (I have a ferw exceptional animals gaining closer to 4 lbs/day). Rod [/QUOTE]
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