Culling Scenario

[tncattle]

We're going to preg. check all the cows and if they don't line up for our 60 day fall calving window or are open then they are going to be culled/sold.

I'm going back and forth on buying fall calving replacements now or wait until late summer and buy heavy bred. Maybe they won't be any cheaper but our grass will get a little rest from less cows on it during spring & summer.

 

[Red Bull Breeder]

When you plan to preg them?

 

[tncattle]

When you plan to preg them?

Hopefully in the next 3-4 weeks.

 

[jerry27150]

maybe you'll be lucky & not have any open. buying now or later is like 6 of one or half dozen of the other

 

[JSCATTLE]

I think I will opt for a spring and fall calf crop versus buying cows in this market ..

 

[Isomade]

I think I will opt for a spring and fall calf crop versus buying cows in this market ..

I hear ya, I been seeing 6-7 weight rep heifers priced at 1200-1300. I think I'll wait.

 

[Aaron]

Culling sounds okay, but I don't understand why people would buy in this market.

Do you have a severe allergy to money in your pocket? :cowboy:

 

[tncattle]

Culling sounds okay, but I don't understand why people would buy in this market.

Do you have a severe allergy to money in your pocket? :cowboy:

I will only spend what is made from the selling of the culls, I don't care if I replace with the same number of cows but will improve the quality. I want/need to improve the productivity and efficiency.

 

[Red Bull Breeder]

Might try running the place for a full year before you try to much improving. Might be more of a management issue than anything.