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 will bleed profit out of an operation quick.

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 productive, and those that have no value being in the...

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 your herd genetically in the right direction, says Jack Holden, Holden Herefords, Valier, Mont.

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 August and September results in weight loss for cows, especially for females that still have a …

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 welfare, and is designed to help producers capture more value …

“Boning cows are your average cull cows,” Wall says. The Lean classification refers to thinner animals with an estimated yield of 85-90% lean. The majority of beef from a Lean cow carcass will go into manufacturing beef. Wall says some market summaries may also report sales of cows described as “Light.” “Most of these probably fit the

Oct 17, 2017 · When culling cows it’s important to have a plan, preferably one that includes pregnancy testing and close evaluation of every cow. Bruce Viney, a risk management specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, recalls that when he ran cattle he culled for a lot more reasons than whether or not they were open.

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. Determine IOFC for the herd....

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 their calves at calving should be culled. Therefore, only cows that have the potential to wean a calf are turned out to pasture.

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: 1. Pregnancy status. 2. Poor performance. 3. Age. 4. Mouth. 5. Udder. 6. Structural soundness. 7. Health problems. 8. Disposition. 9. When to cull.