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What to look for when buying Cow/Calf pairs?
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<blockquote data-quote="MoGal" data-source="post: 528505" data-attributes="member: 1346"><p>Even though you are several hours away from a nearby salebarn look at the market report for your state. There's a list on this website. I wouldn't pay more than what the salebarn price is especially for commercial cattle.</p><p>Look at the cows for good feet (no long toes), good legs, and a good udder (no teats enlarged). </p><p></p><p>12 y/o in this area would sell as a split more than likely........ if the calf weighed at least 250-300 lbs the cow would sell by the pound and they'd split the calf off. Depends on what kind of shape the girls are in when you go look at them....also look at what kind of pasture they are on, thin ones will have more need to have grain or something to get back in shape and fatten enough for breeding. Most of our cows start cycling within 35-45 days after calving. If he does have a bull running with them, have them preg checked by a vet - its usually around $5.00 per cow and well worth it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MoGal, post: 528505, member: 1346"] Even though you are several hours away from a nearby salebarn look at the market report for your state. There's a list on this website. I wouldn't pay more than what the salebarn price is especially for commercial cattle. Look at the cows for good feet (no long toes), good legs, and a good udder (no teats enlarged). 12 y/o in this area would sell as a split more than likely........ if the calf weighed at least 250-300 lbs the cow would sell by the pound and they'd split the calf off. Depends on what kind of shape the girls are in when you go look at them....also look at what kind of pasture they are on, thin ones will have more need to have grain or something to get back in shape and fatten enough for breeding. Most of our cows start cycling within 35-45 days after calving. If he does have a bull running with them, have them preg checked by a vet - its usually around $5.00 per cow and well worth it. [/QUOTE]
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