Culling cows can be decided throughout the year, and is a common discussion in the summer and winter months when grass and resources may be sparse. Many ranches use a cow’s breeding history to decide (or at least influence) if she stays on the ranch, or needs to be culled.
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension cattle reproduction specialist says:
“When the heifers that failed to breed in the first breeding season were followed throughout their lifetimes, they averaged a 55% yearly calf crop. Despite the fact that reproduction isn’t a highly heritable trait, it also makes sense to remove this genetic material from the herd so as to not proliferate females that are difficult to get bred. ”
Read the complete article Preg Check and Cull Replacement Heifers Early
Looking for additional articles about culling? Check out last month’s post about the influence that open cows have on your bottom line.
A cattle software program such as CattleMax can help you keep track of palpation results, breeding records and more, which will help you more easily identify poor-producing females.
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