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<blockquote data-quote="mjlabs" data-source="post: 910708" data-attributes="member: 18303"><p>Hello, My names Mark and I live in Central Illinois on our family farm. I myself have only a few acres of land however I have access to more pasture if needed. I have raised several types of animals before so I do know the basics of animal care. I do not plan on showing cattle or need any champion bloodlines. Sorry if I ask alot of questions but I'm new to raising cattle and dont want to just jump in without knowing all I can. At this time I'm just looking for one or two heifers to start out with. I am able to pasture them with a bull when it comes time to have her bred. I was looking at the market reports at the local sale barn and dont understand the price. For example, one large feeder heifer was 440lb at an average price of $186. Is that the cost per 100lbs, for example, or just the cost for the heifer....surely not for that price??? What can I expect to pay approx. out the door for one or two heifers? Next what breed or cross breed would you recommend for grazing, where I live,ease of calving etc? I believe most farmers around here have angus. hereford, simmental crosses. I have more questions but I'll stop here. Thank you in advance for your replies.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mjlabs, post: 910708, member: 18303"] Hello, My names Mark and I live in Central Illinois on our family farm. I myself have only a few acres of land however I have access to more pasture if needed. I have raised several types of animals before so I do know the basics of animal care. I do not plan on showing cattle or need any champion bloodlines. Sorry if I ask alot of questions but I'm new to raising cattle and dont want to just jump in without knowing all I can. At this time I'm just looking for one or two heifers to start out with. I am able to pasture them with a bull when it comes time to have her bred. I was looking at the market reports at the local sale barn and dont understand the price. For example, one large feeder heifer was 440lb at an average price of $186. Is that the cost per 100lbs, for example, or just the cost for the heifer....surely not for that price??? What can I expect to pay approx. out the door for one or two heifers? Next what breed or cross breed would you recommend for grazing, where I live,ease of calving etc? I believe most farmers around here have angus. hereford, simmental crosses. I have more questions but I'll stop here. Thank you in advance for your replies. [/QUOTE]
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