I couldn't fathom paying more than what 2 calves would bring for a cow.. Sale barn dont care about papers.. Reg. cattle sell by the pound just like non reg. think about droughts you getting sick etc. you don't want to be upside down on the cows.
your right they dont care about papers.but the sale barn isnt where the money is made.if you have a good enough herd you can sell weaned replacement reg heifers for $1200 to $1600 or more all day long.i know this as my friend has sold out of his reg heifers at those prices.an he sells 18 month old bulls for $2500.JSCATTLE":26fzkjcj said:I couldn't fathom paying more than what 2 calves would bring for a cow.. Sale barn dont care about papers.. Reg. cattle sell by the pound just like non reg. think about droughts you getting sick etc. you don't want to be upside down on the cows.
Yep--you already KNOW they can produce a live calf.cow pollinater":22vh50el said:AND they're PROVEN. :nod:greybeard":22vh50el said:Them old girls that still have life for a few calves left are getting pretty expensive too. Still probably a lot cheaper than buying weaned heifers and growing 'em tho.
gbachman":f09svqws said:Can I get some opinions please...
Just getting into the cattle businee and I am asking if I should concentrate on registered cattlw, or should I just buy what I can get as long as it is quality?
Thanks
Kscattle":3hb6hn19 said:You can register half-3/4 bloods and get papers on them? Didnt know that
Kscattle":3hoomwff said:How do you know what the dams were then? I could see breeding up to 87% but how do you register them if you don't know the history of the pedigree? You might get full bloods but not register able cows.