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<blockquote data-quote="Brute 23" data-source="post: 1742759" data-attributes="member: 6291"><p>I agree it starts with good paperwork and performance based culling on cows.</p><p></p><p>Not all that long ago we started putting more emphasis on our bulls. They are not high dollar by any means but we stepped up a notch from where we were. I started looking for moderate sized animals with good growth. I think it has paid off on our weaning weights. </p><p></p><p>Now the reality of environment. I can haul the same exact cow and bull from one property to the next and change the weight of calf she will wean. Some properties just have better soil, better grass, better what ever and just produce more pounds. Heck some pastures put weight on cattle better than others. Some land is just poor and you can actually hurt yourself by having more genetics than nutrition. You have to match the genetics to the environment. </p><p></p><p>I try to focus on things I can control like keeping good books, culling, buying the right genetics, and not over grazing. It's very hard for me to control the quality of the land. </p><p></p><p>Remember, it's not all about what they sell for. I will take calves that bring $600 when I have $300 in them over calves that bring $800 and I have $600 in them all day long.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brute 23, post: 1742759, member: 6291"] I agree it starts with good paperwork and performance based culling on cows. Not all that long ago we started putting more emphasis on our bulls. They are not high dollar by any means but we stepped up a notch from where we were. I started looking for moderate sized animals with good growth. I think it has paid off on our weaning weights. Now the reality of environment. I can haul the same exact cow and bull from one property to the next and change the weight of calf she will wean. Some properties just have better soil, better grass, better what ever and just produce more pounds. Heck some pastures put weight on cattle better than others. Some land is just poor and you can actually hurt yourself by having more genetics than nutrition. You have to match the genetics to the environment. I try to focus on things I can control like keeping good books, culling, buying the right genetics, and not over grazing. It's very hard for me to control the quality of the land. Remember, it's not all about what they sell for. I will take calves that bring $600 when I have $300 in them over calves that bring $800 and I have $600 in them all day long. [/QUOTE]
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