Management
cow brought into the herd was of equal future
productive value as the cow culled from the herd,
this would give you the net cost of the exchange.
Doing this allows a person to compare what would
be the estimated cost/value of the bred cow in
the fall that came from the purchased cow-calf
pair versus retaining and breeding the cow that
is currently part of the herd and lost her calf.
having fewer productive cows in the herd and
the impact of that on overhead costs per cow.
7. Cash flow and financial needs.
The need to meet financial obligations and
service debt may require that any cows without
calves be sold. Visit with your ag lender about
what may be best for the overall financial
needs of the operation when evaluating what
to do with cows that have lost calves.
6. Cost of production.
Knowing cost of production will be important
when evaluating replacement options. Costs for
overheads related to labor and equipment in
caring for cattle don’t change very much based
on the number of cows that are in the herd. If
overhead costs remain the same while productive
cow numbers drop, the overhead costs per cow
will increase. Carefully evaluate the impact of
Deciding what to do with cows that have
lost their calves is a decision which needs to
be thought through in order to effectively
evaluate what options may be best. Several
factors can influence the best choice to make in
your situation. Whether keeping the cows and
rebreeding them or selling them now as cull
cows, careful considerations of cost and benefits
is key to figuring out the best option. LT
A Tradition of Progress
We’re proud to be adding the genetic power of these two herd sires to our breeding program. . .
TNGC
HBRL
Empire
Equalizer
736E
7510E
Homo Black • Homo Polled • Lim-Flex
Sire: TMCK Cash Flow • Dam: MAGS Beth Homo Black • Homo Polled • Lim-Flex
Sire: SAV Ten Speed • Dam: HBRL Xceptional 053K
CED: 9 BW: 2.1 WW: 96 YW: 158 MK: 18 CEM: 4 SC: 1.25
ST: 12 Doc: 16 YG: -0.6 CW: 45 REA: 0.85
MB: 0.28 FT: 0.03 $MTI: 69.83
We’re proud to be part of the syndicate that purchased this
powerful individual at the Stockman’s Classic Sale. He ranks in the
top 1% for weaning and yearling weight EPD’s, top 2% for $MTI,
and top 15% for marbling. CED: 11 BW: 0.7 WW: 75 YW: 122 MK: 17 CEM: 6 SC: 0.4
ST: 14 Doc: 16 YG: -0.15 CW: 57 REA: 0.79
MB: 0.40 FT: -0.04 $MTI: 68.49
Co-owned with Buck Ridge Cattle, this long bodied, deep ribbed
individual has an exceptional pedigree and ranks in the top 10%
of the breed for six different EPD traits. We’re eagerly awaiting his
first calves.
Owners: Mark & Robin Middleton
2413 Argo Rd. • Bourbon, MO 65441 • 314-956-9878 cell
e-mail: [email protected] • www.mrlimousin.com
138 | JUNE/JULY 2019
Semen on both bulls is available for $40 from Grassroots Genetics.
Thanks to all our buyers from the American Pie and
Select Breeders Sales.