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Breeding / Calving Issues
I was told not to keep first year heifers, sell everything..
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<blockquote data-quote="bigag03" data-source="post: 677881" data-attributes="member: 9247"><p>Another thing to consider is the cost comparison. In most parts of the country right now, with corn prices up and cattle prices down, it will be much more profitable (or less money lost) to sell the calves at weaning then use that money towards purchasing bred replacements (or maybe even pairs). You will be buying cows that will calve next year instead of two years from now and you won't have the feed cost in developing heifers.</p><p></p><p>Your situation could be different; only you know your operation well enough to make the final call.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bigag03, post: 677881, member: 9247"] Another thing to consider is the cost comparison. In most parts of the country right now, with corn prices up and cattle prices down, it will be much more profitable (or less money lost) to sell the calves at weaning then use that money towards purchasing bred replacements (or maybe even pairs). You will be buying cows that will calve next year instead of two years from now and you won't have the feed cost in developing heifers. Your situation could be different; only you know your operation well enough to make the final call. [/QUOTE]
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