SRBeef
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I know there is a wide range of management systems, but is there a dollar figure generally used as a cost to carry a cow per year? Jim
mattyboy":1faz8rhl said:The oldtimers used to tell me it cost one dollar a day to keep a cow. That was also when fertilize was 50 dollars a ton and not 300.
I think nowadays there are to many variables between individual farms. How much feed? How much hay? How much fertilizer? How much fencing do the bulls tear up during the year ?
So without further rambling, to answer your question... I don't know. 8)
Having a general cost number in mind helps when making keep vs cull decisions. I guess I will use $1.50/day. Thank you. Jim
Roan":1fgz29c7 said:Are you all including cost of AI and or bull and preconditioning of calves, this drives our cost up more. Just wondering. Always trying to find ways to cut cost but not having much luck lowering it.
rockridgecattle":2sgamgjf said:Manitoba Ag is saying for the 2009 year;
Cost to keep a $500.00-$550.00
This does not include:
depreciation of farm assest
loans
labour
To include that the cow needs $750.00 a year
This is for a Manitoba year where summer grazing is from May/June to October/November
Aero":3l00a6nl said:rockridgecattle":3l00a6nl said:Manitoba Ag is saying for the 2009 year;
Cost to keep a $500.00-$550.00
This does not include:
depreciation of farm assest
loans
labour
To include that the cow needs $750.00 a year
This is for a Manitoba year where summer grazing is from May/June to October/November
how many commercial calves do sell a year for more than $750/hd at weaning?
how do yall plan on making money or at least breaking even with costs like that?
if you use the argument that you are selling seedstock for more than a commercial calf brings, you cant say you raise your seedstock like the commercial man does. if you dont raise your seedstock the way the commercial man does it, you are off the list of bull suppliers for smart commercial men.