This is traditionally the time of year cattle producers will bring cattle to market, including culled cows. These cows have been culled for a variety of reasons, but the base reason is a producer ...

Managing a successful business often involves making a series of decisions with the end goal of providing a quality outcome at a profit. In the beef cattle business, one of those decisions is what to ...

Cull cows that are destined to be go to the packing house are graded by their fleshiness. The fattest cows are called “Breakers.” Moderately fleshed cows are “Boners.” Thin cows are called “Leans” or ...

As I roam the two-lane highways in eastern Oklahoma going to producer meetings, cull cow prices and the decision to rebuild the cowherd are common points of discussion. In fact, if I ask who has sold ...

In years when forages are in short supply, a decision to thin the herd and cull out cows can be necessary. Mouthing cows for age and tooth wear can be helpful in making those decisions. Most producers ...

Cull cow numbers at auction marts and abattoirs have surged throughout the autumn, as both dairy and beef producers look to cash in while prices are firm. Estimated weekly cull cow throughputs reached ...