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<blockquote data-quote="NC Liz 2" data-source="post: 1092996" data-attributes="member: 21522"><p>In my area here is how it works out.</p><p>In my case, as a cow/calf operation that breeds year round, and weaning between 6 -700 lbs I am better off financially banding/castrating. </p><p>By banding/castrating not only am I better off financially but I avoid the possibility of sibling breeding and possible injury to bull calves by the herd bull.</p><p></p><p>Actual sale prices on 1 – 14 – 2014</p><p></p><p>500 - 549 lb. Steers 191.00</p><p>500 - 549 lb. Bulls 190.00 </p><p>For a difference of $1.00 per hundred or $5.00 per head</p><p></p><p> 600 - 699 lb. Steers177.00</p><p> 600 - 699 lb. Bulls 163.00</p><p>For a difference of $ 14.00 per hundred or $84.00 per head.</p><p></p><p>IMO, in my area, if you wean on wheels below 600 lbs, there is no advantage to banding/castrating.</p><p>Liz</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NC Liz 2, post: 1092996, member: 21522"] In my area here is how it works out. In my case, as a cow/calf operation that breeds year round, and weaning between 6 -700 lbs I am better off financially banding/castrating. By banding/castrating not only am I better off financially but I avoid the possibility of sibling breeding and possible injury to bull calves by the herd bull. Actual sale prices on 1 – 14 – 2014 500 - 549 lb. Steers 191.00 500 - 549 lb. Bulls 190.00 For a difference of $1.00 per hundred or $5.00 per head 600 - 699 lb. Steers177.00 600 - 699 lb. Bulls 163.00 For a difference of $ 14.00 per hundred or $84.00 per head. IMO, in my area, if you wean on wheels below 600 lbs, there is no advantage to banding/castrating. Liz [/QUOTE]
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