There’s some flexibility around good cows that aren’t pregnant, depending on the philosphy of the ranch, but ...

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 ...

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 ...

Selling cull cows when they will return the most income to the rancher requires knowledge about cull cow health and body condition. Proper cow culling will reduce the chance that a cow carcass is ...

Last week’s federally inspected cattle harvest was 14,000 head smaller than the prior week at 559,000 head. However, the last ...

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 ...

During fall ranchers need to start culling cows. The cows have dedicated their lives to the operation, but there is no reward. The cows must produce or move to the pen destined for market. Even though ...

Prices for cull cows and calves generally peak in early fall and go down a little as more cattle come to market, but in the ...

Culling and replacement rates are the two numbers that will impact the base cow herd. These numbers are shifted as managers determine how to fit cattle to given resources. The rates are the foundation ...

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 ...