Weaned calves are still selling better but more so is the vaccinations. Because sick or dead hurt just as bad to those up the line. Unweaned, unvaccinated calves are a good 40 to 50 cents off. Fresh off the cow with 2 rounds of vaccinations are just a touch below weaned calves.With these prices, a sick or dead is expensive. Get them straight to town and get a check and save your hay.
Agreed. We had branding, preconditioning in August and a September booster in ours. I think it helped get another bid or two.Weaned calves are still selling better but more so is the vaccinations. Because sick or dead hurt just as bad to those up the line. Unweaned, unvaccinated calves are a good 40 to 50 cents off. Fresh off the cow with 2 rounds of vaccinations are just a touch below weaned calves.
Govt says they got a plan to bring beef prices down. Should have all this straightened out shortly.