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 …

2019年9月11日 · 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 …

2018年9月6日 · 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 …

2024年10月25日 · Take a deeper dive into the culling decision along with post-culling management and marketing focused on spring-calving herds. Producers have options for cull …

2020年2月2日 · 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 …

2013年9月25日 · Cow-culling strategies impact both calf quantity and quality and, when planned and implemented effectively, can greatly enhance the profitability of a cow-calf operation. …

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 …

Culling cows is a management practice that should be routinely employed to remove cows that fail to wean a calf on an annual basis or develop physical issues that inhibit performance, and to …

2017年3月27日 · At calving and prior to breeding, start examining your herd for which cows to consider culling once they have weaned their calf in the fall. Identifying the cows to cull takes a …

2025年2月4日 · •What is a cull cow worth? •What is a pregnant cull worth? •What does feed/hay cost? •Do you have a low quality pasture/woods? •Can I let my herd size fluctuate? •Can I run …