Lee VanRoss
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Numbers to run. What is the maximum percent of your total land that will carry a cow? 65 cows @ 95% live birth will yield 60 calves mosa minos.
A ten year replacement schedule would indicate keeping 6-7 heifers per year . Depending on how long you keep the calves you will have any where from
130 to 140 + head on hand and more if you feed to finish. Are any of the barns in good enough condition that they can be used to generate income?
Also live birth does not gaurantee a sold calf. Given you have full time jobs means your time belongs to some one else for a prescribed number of hours
per day week or month. How understanding will your neighbors be when or if your cattle get out and damage results from your absence?
Is there extended family to help with emergencies that are sure to come or will you be responsible every waking hour? There may be land available for
lease in the future but don't expect that until you have established a positive reputation for success on what is under your control.
In short a degree of flexibility ,patience, and good hard work will do wonders.
A ten year replacement schedule would indicate keeping 6-7 heifers per year . Depending on how long you keep the calves you will have any where from
130 to 140 + head on hand and more if you feed to finish. Are any of the barns in good enough condition that they can be used to generate income?
Also live birth does not gaurantee a sold calf. Given you have full time jobs means your time belongs to some one else for a prescribed number of hours
per day week or month. How understanding will your neighbors be when or if your cattle get out and damage results from your absence?
Is there extended family to help with emergencies that are sure to come or will you be responsible every waking hour? There may be land available for
lease in the future but don't expect that until you have established a positive reputation for success on what is under your control.
In short a degree of flexibility ,patience, and good hard work will do wonders.