Some producers say it just doesn't make sense to keep any open cows in the herd.

Cull beef cows are pure economics

One producer finds there is no good reason to keep an open cow

In the fall, when the spring calves are weaned and removed from the cow herd, most producers walk through their herd on pasture or at home and think about which cows they should cull. Once candidates are picked, another decision is made as to whether to sell them immediately or feed them for the next […] Read more

Proper management of cull cows

Proper management of cull cows

Several factors to consider, including animal welfare and economics, when deciding whether to ship

An important aspect of cattle production, often given low priority, is the care and marketing of our cull cows. It’s one of the areas in cattle production where producers need to be particularly aware of animal welfare issues that include decisions about not culling, shipping or putting down cull cows when it becomes necessary. We […] Read more