Nearly 400,000 calves sold through Superior Livestock Auction during the summer of 2020. The weaned calves garnered about $50 more than their unweaned herd mates, based on sale price data analyzed from seven value-added programs.
Source: Bovine Veterinarian, February 2021. Link.
INSIGHTS: Greg Henderson’s article shares the study results, as well as an overview of the value-added programs. For producers reluctant to embrace proactive weaning and vaccination programs, the results are compelling. Use this article to position the benefits of value-added programs.