A guide developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and CattleFax will help cattle producers with the often difficult decision to cull cows and bulls. Not all of these animals must end up as ground beef if producers understand how to optimize the value of cows that don’t bear calves through better welfare management practices.
About 20% of the total revenue of a cow herd comes from cull animals.” – Patrick Linnell, CattleFax
Source: Drovers, March 27, 2024. Link. The Right Way. Right Time. – A Guide to Cull Cattle Management 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 through effective management regarding cull cattle.
Also see: Cull cows more valuable than ever, AHD Archives, April 16, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: Talking with producers about culling, cull cow weight and cull cow price provides animal health pros a way to help increase profits on the farm.