One of our "local" Hereford associations are trying to put together a bunch of bull prospects to send to a feed lot to monitor growth as will as the usual carcass scans for the purpose of an associtaion sale down the road. The news letter was not very clear on the cost. .35 cents per day for yardage fee is simple enough as is the $1.50 per trip though the chute, one trip min. for vacc. But the feed charge is .80 cents per lb based on 2.8 lbs/day gain. That's where I get lost, can anyone give me a clearer picture of the cost at the rates listed above, including the average time the bulls stay at the lot.
I will add that I assume the feed charge is .80 per lb, but the memo said .80 per lb of gain (?) do they charge by the lb of gain rather then the amount of feed they consume?
Thanks,
Alan
I will add that I assume the feed charge is .80 per lb, but the memo said .80 per lb of gain (?) do they charge by the lb of gain rather then the amount of feed they consume?
Thanks,
Alan