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raise your own bull vs borrow neighbor bull
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<blockquote data-quote="rockridgecattle" data-source="post: 714630" data-attributes="member: 6198"><p>I have another job, and alway worry about the cost of cattle and the price of things.</p><p>that said, I would buy my own bull from a reputable breeder. There are those out there that have worked hard at good genetics, and are not out to gouge the next farmer. Average price we have paid for a bull is in around the $2000.00 mark. Some 1500 and a couple for 2300</p><p>If you were to get 2 good two year old virgin bulls, they would cover your 40-50 head easily. Othewise you will need at least 4 yearling bulls to cover that many cows.</p><p>Note that a heifer bull is not always best on cows. So when these hiefers are ready to breed back, you might need to buy some different bulls. Bulls for cows can have a few more pounds in BW, be a bit heavier framed...not more boney.</p><p></p><p>IF you are worried about disease, by virgins and get them tested for BVD and anything else you need to test for. Always get a semen test done before you sign the check on the bull to make sure he is a viable bull. Nothing like spending the money and come preg check time realize you bought a dud</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rockridgecattle, post: 714630, member: 6198"] I have another job, and alway worry about the cost of cattle and the price of things. that said, I would buy my own bull from a reputable breeder. There are those out there that have worked hard at good genetics, and are not out to gouge the next farmer. Average price we have paid for a bull is in around the $2000.00 mark. Some 1500 and a couple for 2300 If you were to get 2 good two year old virgin bulls, they would cover your 40-50 head easily. Othewise you will need at least 4 yearling bulls to cover that many cows. Note that a heifer bull is not always best on cows. So when these hiefers are ready to breed back, you might need to buy some different bulls. Bulls for cows can have a few more pounds in BW, be a bit heavier framed...not more boney. IF you are worried about disease, by virgins and get them tested for BVD and anything else you need to test for. Always get a semen test done before you sign the check on the bull to make sure he is a viable bull. Nothing like spending the money and come preg check time realize you bought a dud [/QUOTE]
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