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<blockquote data-quote="M.Magis" data-source="post: 1091562" data-attributes="member: 14175"><p>I think the price of the pair does matter, as does the price that light calves are bringing. I've seen it done here quite a bit, but I'm not positive they weren't order buyers sending the cow straight to burger. Depending on prices, it may make more sense to just buy cheap open cows. If you buy a pair for $1500 and sell the calf for $500, you've just paid $1k for an open cow that's probably going to check your fences for you. Open cows may be the cheaper route. It does give you the chance to see that they can breed, so I do understand that advantage. Personally, I'd just keep the calf and sell it at weaning.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="M.Magis, post: 1091562, member: 14175"] I think the price of the pair does matter, as does the price that light calves are bringing. I’ve seen it done here quite a bit, but I’m not positive they weren’t order buyers sending the cow straight to burger. Depending on prices, it may make more sense to just buy cheap open cows. If you buy a pair for $1500 and sell the calf for $500, you’ve just paid $1k for an open cow that’s probably going to check your fences for you. Open cows may be the cheaper route. It does give you the chance to see that they can breed, so I do understand that advantage. Personally, I’d just keep the calf and sell it at weaning. [/QUOTE]
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