But, if you select a good Angus bull you get the ....."UUH WOW". Thats better.
Points to ponder;
""What Is A Bull Worth?
By Dr. Wayne Wagner, WVU Extension Livestock Specialist
A bull is very much the same, in terms of genetic input, to a beef herd as a bag of seed corn is to a farmer who raises corn. There is one large difference, which is that the seed corn producer provides both the male and female side of the equation ( the fertilized egg in cattle ) and therefore determines the genetic input from both parents instead of just the male side when a beef producer decides on a bull to breed cows to. A bag of seed corn may cost from $60-120 and a bushel of corn is worth $2.00. What is a bull worth?
Some say a bull is worth 4 to 5 weaned calves or 2.5 to 3 fed cattle.
500 lb calf
Price/lb 4 head 5 head
.90 $1800 $2250
$1.00 $2000 $2500
$1.10 $2200 $2750
$1.20 $2400 $3000
$1.20 $2400 $3000
600 lb calf
Price/lb 4 head 5 head
.90 $2160 $2700
$1.00 $2400 $3000
$1.10 $2640 $3300
$1.20 $2880 $3600
$1.30 $3120 $3900
1200 lb steer
Price/lb 2.5 head 3 head
.80 $2400 $2880
.85 $2550 $3060
.90 $2700 $3240
.95 $2850 $3420 "
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The above is interesting and corelates with an experience.
A local herdsman buys the cheapest bull he can find...with the stated attitude that..."he(the bull) produces nothing therefore isn't worth much". He plants 15-29 acres corn annually. He is known for takng a mag. glass to the co-op and examine the seed corn before purchase.
For mini herds(5-20) ...find a neighbor(s) to join in on the investment so that all can have the use of a good bull with minimum investment. Remember a good bull requires no more maintenance than a bad bull from the sale barn.
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G. Preston
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