Dairy producers need to should change their vocabulary when referring to a cull cow. Cows sent to slaughter could add $60,000 to $100,00 a year to a 250-cow dairy.
“Cull” means to remove something inferior or worthless. Instead, these animals should be considered market cows, something with value.”
Source: Farm Progress, August 23, 2021. Link. Dairy producers must recognize the important part dairy cattle play in the beef industry and the important part beef plays on their farms. Contrary to popular belief, dairy cows aren’t only used for ground beef. Seventy-five percent of individual cow and bull carcasses are sold as whole cuts, specifically rear leg round cuts.
Also see: Search results for cull cows, AHD. Link.
INSIGHTS: Both dairy and beef cattle producers find that cull cow weight and cull cow price are significant profit contributors.