Raise feed effi cient animals “Most female animals have become too big for the
environment and its forage producing capacity,” says Bevers. “Calculate herd size to match carrying capac- ity using animal pounds converted to animal units. An animal unit is a 1,000-pound cow with a calf at her side. On native pastures you can carry more breeding animals with smaller cows.” “The bigger cows may not always be the money
makers,” explains Barbi Riggs, Oregon State University. “If a ranch can support 100 head of 1,300-pound cows (130,000 pounds total), then it should also be able to support a minimum 120 head of 1,000-pound cows (120,000 lbs. total). “At an 85 percent calving rate, the 100 cows will
produce 85 calves with average weaning weights of 600 pounds (51,000 total pounds) and the 120 cows will produce 102 calves with average weaning weights of 450 pounds (45,900 total pounds). “Recently, 600 to 700 pound calves sold for an aver-
age of $105/hundred pounds (cwt.) at the local livestock exchange. Calves weighing 400 to 500 pounds averaged $188/cwt. At these prices, the 85 calves would have sold for a total of $53,550 and the 102 calves would have sold
for $86,292. In this scenario, the smaller cows would have returned $32,742 more revenue than the larger cows ($86,292-$53,550).” “Regardless of the size of the cows, 44 percent of the
approximate $33,000 difference is due to the market,” adds Dr. Joe Paschal, livestock specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. “The 85 calves could have been sold at 400 to 500 pounds for $188, totaling $71,910. This action would have reduced the revenue margin between the 2 groups of mother cows to $14,382. ($14,382 ÷ $32,742 X 100 = 44 percent added revenue due to market.)” A second way to survive tough economic conditions
is to breed cattle with maximum production potential in a cost-effi cient manner.
Recognize the value of a calf Know what it costs you when a cow doesn’t calve
every year. How long can you afford to keep a cow that misses a year in calving when costs are at or above rev- enue potential for your land? High calving and wean- ing percentages are important for obtaining maximum revenue, especially when costs are high. “What can you do in a cost-effi cient manner to increase
Southeast Texas Independent Cattlemen’s Association
Saturday, March 15, 2014 Ford Park Complex • Beaumont, Texas Donald Jordan, Auctioneer
2014 Corporate Sponsor 19th Annual Commercial Bull & Heifer Sale
• Bull Sale at 10 a.m. • Heifer Sale at 1 p.m. (or immediately following bulls) • Cattle may be viewed after 5 p.m., Friday, March 14 and between 7-10 a.m. sale day
• Sale Offering of 100+ Top Quality Breeding Age Bulls; All Bulls Will Test Negative for Trichomoniasis and Fertility Tested With Current Health Papers
• Female Offering is Expected to be at 350+ Commercial and Registered Breeding-Age Females (Open, Bred & Pairs)
Offi cial consignment deadline was 1/15/14, but consignments will be taken through 2/15/14 contingent upon pen space. Forms and rules can be downloaded @
www.icatexas.com or contact one of the persons listed below for more information. Electronic version of Sale Catalog will be available online by February 22, 2014 and via email request. To be put on mailing list for hard-copy catalog, please contact the sale secretaries.
SALE CHAIRMEN:
Bobby Thornton — (409) 781-3982 Wayne Williford — (409) 246-2334
SALE MANAGER: Chuck Kiker — (409) 658-0959 SALE FACILITY LOCATION:
Take exit #845/846 (Brooks Rd./Major Dr. Exit) off Interstate 10 (West of Beaumont) Various Hotels @ Walden Rd. (Approx. 1 mile from Ford Park —
www.fordpark.com)
SALE SECRETARIES:
Terri West — (409) 656-1483
setica_chbs@yahoo.com
Susan Horn — (409) 253-2323
hornauction@att.net
tscra.org
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