Carrying an old, open or ornery cow through the winter is analogous to hiring an employee, paying them monthly but not expecting them to show up to work for the next year. Cull cow weight and cull cow market price remain top factors in cow-calf production profits. Heather Smith Thomas shares strategies to offer the best welfare and garner profit out of cull cows. Use her article to support cull cow discussions with operators.
Every year is different and sometimes your situation or the market will be different, so flexibility is key for best marketing of culls.” – Heather Smith Thomas
Source: Angus Beef Bulletin, October 21, 2019. Link.