Department of Animal Science

 

Date of this Version

11-2015

Citation

24th Range Beef Cow Symposium, Nov. 17-19, 2015, Loveland, Colo.

Comments

Copyright 2015 Ron Lemenager and Scott Lake.

Abstract

Based on These Simulations

  • Keep only the “best” heifers
  • Keep herd genetics moving forward
  • Keep herd size constant vs. expansion
  • Consider selling heifer packages:
  • Wnlg. heifers when there are premiums
  • Bred yrlg. when there are premiums
  • Pay down debt, lower interest payments

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