IF YOU LOOK AT NOTHING ELSE IN THIS CATALOG, PLEASE LOOK AT THIS: IF YOU LOOK AT NOTHING ELSE IN THIS CATALOG, PLEASE LOOK AT THIS: Let the Cow Save You Money, and the Bull Make You Money By Kris Ringwall Let the Cow Save You Money, and the Bull Make You Money By Kris Ringwall We’ve reprinted a portion of Kris’ article, with permission, Let the cow save you money and the bull make you money, below. Read Kris’ full article and others at: www.ag.ndsu.edu/dickinsonrec/beeftalk-articles-1 We’ve reprinted a portion of Kris’ article, with permission, Let the cow save you money and the bull make you money, below. Read Kris’ full article and others at: www.ag.ndsu.edu/dickinsonrec/beeftalk-articles-1 … Second, recognize the importance of monitoring cow size. The mainte- nance of excessively large cows has proven difficult to offset with increased weaning weights. The center has targeted mature cow size at 1,100 to 1,300 pounds. Although individual calf weights will be lighter, total calf weight based on calves produced per acre will be greater, resulting in more total pounds of calf. Third, recognize the importance of good bull selection using technologi- cal advancements that improve accuracy. Generally, keep expected prog- eny differences (EPDs) above the 50th percentile within the desired traits and breed. As matter of practicality, become comfortable with bulls that are above the 50th percentile but may not exceed the upper 30th percentile for commercial production. Third, recognize the importance of good bull selection using technological ad- vancements that improve accuracy. Generally, keep expected progeny differenc - es (EPDs) above the 50th percentile within the desired traits and breed. As matter of practicality, become comfortable with bulls that are above the 50th percentile but may not exceed the upper 30th percentile for commercial production. Fourth, recognize the value of breeding systems, maximizing the traits of in- terest in the terminal sire program while balancing appropriate traits on the maternal side. Let the cow save you money and the bull make you money. Fourth, recognize the value of breeding systems, maximizing the traits of interest in the terminal sire program while balancing appropriate traits on the maternal side. Let the cow save you money and the bull make you money. … Second, recognize the importance of monitoring cow size. The maintenance of excessively large cows has proven difficult to offset with increased weaning weights. The center has targeted mature cow size at 1,100 to 1,300 pounds. Al- though individual calf weights will be lighter, total calf weight based on calves pro- duced per acre will be greater, resulting in more total pounds of calf.
Yes, we keep rerunning this every sale. It’s always worth re-reading and thinking about!
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