Dean Kreager relates the importance of checking beef cows for pregnancy to the potential costs of overwintering an open cow. He shares only 20 percent of cow-calf producers in the eastern U.S. preg-check beef cows. Noting drought conditions in some areas, Kreager estimates the overwintering feed costs, and compares that to preg-check costs and the relative value of a cull cow in today’s market.
Source: OhioFarmer, September 17, 2024. Link.
With the potential of 10 percent or more of cows being open, forage supply shortages and cull cow prices at an all-time high, the cost of a pregnancy test may be well justified.”
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