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<blockquote data-quote="Texas PaPaw" data-source="post: 161172" data-attributes="member: 2905"><p>In my neck of the woods there is usually no discount for bulls under 400lb, while bulls 600lb and up the discount is usually $.05+. As the weights get higher, the greater the discount. Between 400 & 600 lb it can vary between 0 &$.05 depending on volume, season, & demand. As others have mentioned, it depends upon the ratio of available steers vs bulls. Few calf producers around here work their calves before weaning. Most are weaned on the way to the sale barn and show up as bulls.</p><p></p><p>My preferred way of castration is the California bander. Works very well on calves over 250lb. Have used on 700lb+ bulls with no problems. IMO there would be no maximum size limit with this bander. I do give tetnus toxoid when banding. Will work on smaller calves. Just not as much room to work or material to work with on the peewee's. Little stress on me or calf, no blood, no infection, no mess or cleanup. Bands only cost $.85</p><p></p><p>JMO</p><p></p><p>Regards</p><p></p><p>Brock</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Texas PaPaw, post: 161172, member: 2905"] In my neck of the woods there is usually no discount for bulls under 400lb, while bulls 600lb and up the discount is usually $.05+. As the weights get higher, the greater the discount. Between 400 & 600 lb it can vary between 0 &$.05 depending on volume, season, & demand. As others have mentioned, it depends upon the ratio of available steers vs bulls. Few calf producers around here work their calves before weaning. Most are weaned on the way to the sale barn and show up as bulls. My preferred way of castration is the California bander. Works very well on calves over 250lb. Have used on 700lb+ bulls with no problems. IMO there would be no maximum size limit with this bander. I do give tetnus toxoid when banding. Will work on smaller calves. Just not as much room to work or material to work with on the peewee's. Little stress on me or calf, no blood, no infection, no mess or cleanup. Bands only cost $.85 JMO Regards Brock [/QUOTE]
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