How much is a bull really worth? Here is a simple, real-world formula that can be used to calculate how much you can pay for a better bull. Increase in pounds per calf X (the number of calves sired by him per year) X (the number of years you keep the bull) X (the expected selling price of calves) = Addition dollars you can pay for a better bull For example, a bull that can add 20 pounds to his calves, sires 20 calves per year for 4 years, and his calves sell for $3.85 per pound. 20 x 20 = 400 x 4 = 1,600 x $3.85 = $6160 So that bull is worth $6160 more than a bull that will keep your weaning weights the same. Take this formula and plug in your own numbers to figure out what you can afford to pay. Re - member, this formula doesn’t account for improvements in calving ease, replacement quality, yearling weights, feedlot gain and carcass value. GV Sale Bulls vs Limousin & Lim-Flex® Breed Average EPDs for Non-Parent Animals (International Cattle Evaluation Run date: 12/23/2025) CED BW WW YW MK CEM SC DOC YG CW REA MB $TPI (%) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (%) (cm) (%) (units) (lbs) (inches) (units) (units) GV Purebreds 11 1.47 77 116 25 6 0.81 14 -0.43 43 1.18 -0.04 132.88 Limousin Calves Average 11 1.20 65 97 25 6 0.60 13 -0.42 32 1.01 -0.12 109.43 GV Lim-Flex® 12 1.20 78 121 30 7 1.03 15 -0.24 49 0.93 0.14 136.28 Lim-Flex® Calves Average 10 1.00 71 112 26 7 0.90 13 -0.13 40 0.64 0.22 115.65
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