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<blockquote data-quote="oakcreekfarms" data-source="post: 804786" data-attributes="member: 3177"><p>I have always felt like if i treat the cattle right, they will treat me right. You can't starve a profit out of a cow, and you can't feed it in either. However, there is a fine line. A good productive cow in good shape will produce more weight at weaning than the same cow would if she was trying to maintain her own health. A woman breast feeding must eat a certain amount to stay in shape and produce enough milk for her baby. Cattle are the same, the body will not produce milk at its greatest if the cow is struggling to meet her own needs. There are farmers that simply look at less inputs, less cost, more profit, but this model is typically false. There are plenty of small costs that you can add to your program that will more then pay for themselves. In ones situation, mineral might be that added value. Or a lb of DDG's 30 days before calving up to grass turnout. I am just trying to say that cutting cost doesn't always equal more profit. </p><p></p><p>On the question that started this thread. Buy how ever many cows you can without putting yourself in a tough spot (I know you already said no loans). I would AI the cows, keep the heifers, and sell the steers. Once your herd starts to build in numbers start culling. Cull hard, I truelly believe that this should be enjoyable for good cattleman. The resulting herd is always one step closer to where you would like to be. Use the best bulls or semen you can afford, keep heifers, and cull. Your management will change over time, and make sure you ask outsiders for their opinions of your cattle. Use the extension agent in the area, and ask questions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="oakcreekfarms, post: 804786, member: 3177"] I have always felt like if i treat the cattle right, they will treat me right. You can't starve a profit out of a cow, and you can't feed it in either. However, there is a fine line. A good productive cow in good shape will produce more weight at weaning than the same cow would if she was trying to maintain her own health. A woman breast feeding must eat a certain amount to stay in shape and produce enough milk for her baby. Cattle are the same, the body will not produce milk at its greatest if the cow is struggling to meet her own needs. There are farmers that simply look at less inputs, less cost, more profit, but this model is typically false. There are plenty of small costs that you can add to your program that will more then pay for themselves. In ones situation, mineral might be that added value. Or a lb of DDG's 30 days before calving up to grass turnout. I am just trying to say that cutting cost doesn't always equal more profit. On the question that started this thread. Buy how ever many cows you can without putting yourself in a tough spot (I know you already said no loans). I would AI the cows, keep the heifers, and sell the steers. Once your herd starts to build in numbers start culling. Cull hard, I truelly believe that this should be enjoyable for good cattleman. The resulting herd is always one step closer to where you would like to be. Use the best bulls or semen you can afford, keep heifers, and cull. Your management will change over time, and make sure you ask outsiders for their opinions of your cattle. Use the extension agent in the area, and ask questions. [/QUOTE]
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