This is traditionally the time of year cattle producers will bring cattle to market, including culled cows. These cows have been culled for a variety of reasons, but the base reason is a producer ...

According to the latest K-State Farm management records it costs on average at least $700 or more to maintain a cow per year. I am sure everyone still reading is thinking well I spend way less than ...

As cows and bulls are rounded up for fall sorting, some are sorted for sale, so it is very important to remember that cull cows and bulls are market beef and should be treated as such. Market groups ...

Managing a successful business often involves making a series of decisions with the end goal of providing a quality outcome at a profit. In the beef cattle business, one of those decisions is what to ...

As I roam the two-lane highways in eastern Oklahoma going to producer meetings, cull cow prices and the decision to rebuild the cowherd are common points of discussion. In fact, if I ask who has sold ...

Cull cows that are destined to be go to the packing house are graded by their fleshiness. The fattest cows are called “Breakers.” Moderately fleshed cows are “Boners.” Thin cows are called “Leans” or ...

Assessment of whether a cull cow is fit for transport to the slaughterhouse can vary according to who is doing the assessment. This was indicated in a study carried out by researchers from Aarhus ...

This is traditionally the time of year cattle producers will bring cattle to market, including culled cows. These cows have been culled for a variety of reasons, but the base reason is a producer ...