Big difference between a good quality Herford and bad quality Herford. Here in Oklahoma (Clinton sale)if they are in good shape and nice they do alright. Altho Black calves good and not so good bring the best prices. Ruth
> Depending on your location in the
> country, Hereford calves may not
> perform well. Here In Texas they
> have to have some ear in them, and
> then cross with Angus or Limousin
> to get a calf that can perform
> well enough to be profitable in
> the feen yard. With tight or non
> existant profit margins in the
> feed yard, why would you pay for
> poor performing cattle, pay for
> the ones that will make you money,
> not lose it, that seems to make
> the most sence, since they don't
> yeild well, and have mediocre
> quality grade.
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