Kingdom of Callaway - Fulton, Mo 65251 | I just early weaned 140 lightweight calves off cows that needed culling. They ranged from 200 to 300 pounds. I normally would have left them on momma much longer, but reasoned the following:
1. Sell before market drops?
2. Sell before anything dies?
3. Sell before most guys cull?
4. Buy 3rd period replacements
I'm glad I did. Heifers topped at $5.01, steers will leave in a week or so. $1200.00 average for heifers suits me for locking in a profit.
Moolah enabled me to buy some nice young cows that will calve this fall, so getting a future calf sale six months sooner. Your cull cows if in good flesh will go a long way at today's prices towards paying for a nice replacement.
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How small can I wean and still be a good idea?
