Though the temperatures are warmer and the grass is greener, now is still a good time to be making culling decisions.
Just how much influence does an open cow have on your operation? Ted G. Dyer, UGA Extension Animal Scientist, explains the impact:
“Open cows are the greatest contributor to a low weaning percentage (# calves weaned/ # cows exposed at breeding). On the average, a cow that does not breed one time will lose 15-20 percent of her lifetime production potential. Furthermore, it will take the net return from two or three productive cows to pay for the maintenance of the open cow.”
Read the complete article “Producers Must Make Obvious Culling Decisions in the Spring”
Speaking of culling, have you checked out Nathan’s article about options for selling cull cows and bulls?
How are your culling plans going? What factors are you using to determine which cows to keep and which to sell? Post a comment – we want to hear!
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