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<blockquote data-quote="simme" data-source="post: 1757787" data-attributes="member: 40418"><p>We all tend to repeat our same messages, probably due to the fact that we believe and have confidence in them. So, I will repeat one of my thoughts.</p><p></p><p>So many smaller operators in the cow business. Our system allows and encourages that. Lot's of reasons to have different kinds of cattle, some economic based and some pleasure based.</p><p></p><p>The chicken and hog business by and large have figured out where the efficiency is in genetics and management, where the consistency is and where the money is. Ain't many independent mom and pop chicken and hog owners/producers. Plenty of backyard flocks for a few eggs and meat which is part of the american dream. But, those don't drive the main market.</p><p></p><p>Produce the cows that you enjoy or admire or want. Just don't complain that you get cheated when you sell them or that they are worth more. At the auction, the buyers set the price. Find someone who wants them and there is your market. If they are super efficient, then that should help offset a lower selling price. Color, weight, carcass, location, appearance, reputation, etc all figure into what a calf is worth. Buyers pay for what they want and what they believe they can make money on. We had emu's and ostriches years ago. Everyone was supposed to get rich. Maybe a few did. Not every cow fits the main market and brings top price. Most every chicken and hog come close. For the majority, they don't sell the chickens and hogs at auction.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="simme, post: 1757787, member: 40418"] We all tend to repeat our same messages, probably due to the fact that we believe and have confidence in them. So, I will repeat one of my thoughts. So many smaller operators in the cow business. Our system allows and encourages that. Lot's of reasons to have different kinds of cattle, some economic based and some pleasure based. The chicken and hog business by and large have figured out where the efficiency is in genetics and management, where the consistency is and where the money is. Ain't many independent mom and pop chicken and hog owners/producers. Plenty of backyard flocks for a few eggs and meat which is part of the american dream. But, those don't drive the main market. Produce the cows that you enjoy or admire or want. Just don't complain that you get cheated when you sell them or that they are worth more. At the auction, the buyers set the price. Find someone who wants them and there is your market. If they are super efficient, then that should help offset a lower selling price. Color, weight, carcass, location, appearance, reputation, etc all figure into what a calf is worth. Buyers pay for what they want and what they believe they can make money on. We had emu's and ostriches years ago. Everyone was supposed to get rich. Maybe a few did. Not every cow fits the main market and brings top price. Most every chicken and hog come close. For the majority, they don't sell the chickens and hogs at auction. [/QUOTE]
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