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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 16296"><p>You're thinking straight. If she's not obviously bred it's time for her to go – even if she is only eight. An eight year old that's open will only bring slaughter price in the ring (in other words they will steal her from you) but there aren't many options. It sure beats keeping her around so she can burn more grass or until she gets sick or hurt and you can't get anything for her.</p><p></p><p>One thing you can consider if it's possible where you are: sell her to a local slaughter house. If you have one within reasonable distance you can take her there and usually make a little more. The one we use pays by the pound on the rail, roughly double what you would get on the hoof. It usually comes out a little better that way. The thing to remember is that they will not accept any animal running fever and will dock you a full quarter if she's had an injection that is still noticeable.</p><p></p><p>It's all done on the honor system so you will want to talk with some folks who have done business with them. No scales for live cattle and no way to dispute the docking you. Watch for who is buying dry cows in the ring and ask them where they are going with them.</p><p></p><p>If you want to eat her, it's a good thing to grind all but the best cuts. You'll get lots of hamburger, but at least you know where it came from. We only slaughter calves for our own consumption.</p><p></p><p>Craig-TX</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 16296"] You’re thinking straight. If she’s not obviously bred it’s time for her to go – even if she is only eight. An eight year old that’s open will only bring slaughter price in the ring (in other words they will steal her from you) but there aren’t many options. It sure beats keeping her around so she can burn more grass or until she gets sick or hurt and you can’t get anything for her. One thing you can consider if it’s possible where you are: sell her to a local slaughter house. If you have one within reasonable distance you can take her there and usually make a little more. The one we use pays by the pound on the rail, roughly double what you would get on the hoof. It usually comes out a little better that way. The thing to remember is that they will not accept any animal running fever and will dock you a full quarter if she’s had an injection that is still noticeable. It’s all done on the honor system so you will want to talk with some folks who have done business with them. No scales for live cattle and no way to dispute the docking you. Watch for who is buying dry cows in the ring and ask them where they are going with them. If you want to eat her, it’s a good thing to grind all but the best cuts. You’ll get lots of hamburger, but at least you know where it came from. We only slaughter calves for our own consumption. Craig-TX [/QUOTE]
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