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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 14959"><p>With a little research the market can help you decide. There have been times here recently that holding onto a calf for another few months was not worth the extra few bucks it would bring. A 700lb. calf may only bring a small amount more than a 500lb. calf. In that case you have to ask yourself if the cost of feed going in is worth the gain in lbs.</p><p>> Depends if you mean weaned calves</p><p>> or finished steers. This can be</p><p>> any breed:</p><p></p><p>> Calves are usually weaned around 7</p><p>> months, and sold as feeders -</p><p>> weighing between 450 and 850.</p><p>> Depending on location &</p><p>> quality of herd. Finished steers</p><p>> would be sold anywhere from 12</p><p>> months to 24 months, depending on</p><p>> feedlot program & quality of</p><p>> steer - weighing between 1000#</p><p>> & 1300#. GENERALLY, you're</p><p>> looking at a 7 month weaned calf</p><p>> weighing 600-700#, and a 14-16</p><p>> month old steer weight 1100-1250#.</p><p>> Hope this helps - very variable.</p><p>> Jeanne <A HREF="http://www.SimmeValley.com" TARGET="_blank">http://www.SimmeValley.com</A></p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:joneal@esc6.net">joneal@esc6.net</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 14959"] With a little research the market can help you decide. There have been times here recently that holding onto a calf for another few months was not worth the extra few bucks it would bring. A 700lb. calf may only bring a small amount more than a 500lb. calf. In that case you have to ask yourself if the cost of feed going in is worth the gain in lbs. > Depends if you mean weaned calves > or finished steers. This can be > any breed: > Calves are usually weaned around 7 > months, and sold as feeders - > weighing between 450 and 850. > Depending on location & > quality of herd. Finished steers > would be sold anywhere from 12 > months to 24 months, depending on > feedlot program & quality of > steer - weighing between 1000# > & 1300#. GENERALLY, you're > looking at a 7 month weaned calf > weighing 600-700#, and a 14-16 > month old steer weight 1100-1250#. > Hope this helps - very variable. > Jeanne <A HREF="http://www.SimmeValley.com" TARGET="_blank">http://www.SimmeValley.com</A> [email=joneal@esc6.net]joneal@esc6.net[/email] [/QUOTE]
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