Why not cut an ET bull calf?
If it's not up to snuff, it's not up to snuff. :shrug:
An Aubrac breeder friend of mine cut all six ET bull calves he had one year because he didn't like one thing or another about them. Those were some pricey steers, but he thought that was more important than anything else in regards to getting quality cattle in other peoples' hands. I, for one, agree with him.
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Back to the point ... in summary, it sounds like the group of responders here thinks something between $0.75 to $1.00 / lb is a reasonable range to pay, depending on the specific animal and other terms of the deal, etc.
And, so, thanks for the feedback.