If you’re interested in building a cattle herd with a focus on long term profit and sustainability, you need to be culling cows. Without a disciplined culling strategy in place, under-performing cows …

Aug 19, 2024 · Cull cow prices rapidly decline from August through January, so selling non-pregnant cows earlier provides better prices and greater income. Declining forage quality in …

Sep 21, 2023 · Use the following steps to make the decision when to voluntarily cull cows from the herd based on income over feed costs (IOFC) and non-feed direct/variable costs: 1. …

Sep 6, 2018 · When culling cows, it is important to have a plan. This should include pregnancy testing and closely evaluating every cow. Culling selections are an important part of moving …

Mar 25, 2024 · In essence, cull cattle are market cattle. This new document addresses key problem areas, provides strategies for making timely culling decisions to prioritize animal …

Sep 11, 2019 · Culling cattle is very important in any cattle operation because a producer gets rid of those animals that are inferior to the genetic qualities of the herd, those that are no longer …

Sep 25, 2013 · Jane Parish, Mississippi State University Extension beef cattle specialist, offers her thoughts on the nine factors to consider in making a cow-culling decision. These include: …

Sep 3, 2019 · First and foremost, cull cows should be sound and healthy and in thin to moderate condition. Cows that are unsound or injured should be marketed directly to a packer. …

Feb 2, 2020 · If cow herd numbers need to be reduced or depopulation is the best alternative, consider the following: Only take cow/calf pairs to grass. Non-pregnant cows or cows that lost …

Culling decisions are a routine part of beef cow-calf herd management. Producers should make culling decisions based on what is best for their farm’s profitability, and what is best for animal …