How much does a Holstein bull cost?
Holstein bull calves, which fetched between $500-$600 per head in 2014, are now selling for less than $100 – in some cases dramatically lower. Typically, contracted Holstein steers have run at a $7 to $10 per cwt discount to beef breed steers.
How much does a good breeding bull cost?
The previously stated multiplier of 2.1 times the value of a fat steer would yield an average bull price of just over $4,400. So, we have a conservative range of $4,400 to $4,800 for the average bull price.
How much is a Holstein heifer worth?
Open Holstein heifers 70- 85 per pound. Jersey open heifers 70- 1.25 per pound. Single birth Holstein heifer calves 20-$90 per head.
How much do calves cost in 2020?
Looking out to 2020, Brester said that given where the feeder cattle futures for next fall are sitting and factoring in the historical basis, 500-600 pound feeder calves could bring $165-$175 next October. 6-700 pound calves might range $155-$165. Also this week, CattleFax released their price expectations for 2020.
Is it a good time to buy calves?
If you are buying bred cows, the period from about May 15 to August 1 might be a good time, although the volume of sales is typically low. If you are selling bred cows, this is not the time to do it.
What are bull calves selling for?
The average value of a 550 lb bull calf from 2010 to 2017 in Kentucky auction markets was $853 (550 lb @ $155 per cwt). A price slide of $15 per cwt, would mean that for each 100 lb increase in the bull’s weight, his price decreases by $15 per cwt.
How much are calves selling for?
The average calf sale weight was 576 pounds and the average price per cwt was $229.88 in the FINBIN data set.
When can you sell calves in 2020?
Selling weaned calves in October this year should be more favorable than selling them in October last year. The price trend for 2020 appears to be stronger than what we experienced in 2019. Live Cattle futures also suggest some insights in slaughter cattle prices down the road (Figure 3).
How many cows can one person manage?
They list labor requirements at 8 hours per beef cow for calves sold and 10 hours per cow for calves fed out. If you figures 2200 hours in a year, at 8 hours per cow one person could handle 275 cows,” Lattz says.
What month are cattle prices the highest?
Cull cow prices were highest in the summer and lowest in November, December, and January. Prices were below the annual average in the first twoand last three months of the year. They were above the annual average March- September.
How many years should you keep a bull?
Bulls can remain in service until they are 10 or 12 years of age. However, this is not the norm and usually remain in the herd for 4 to 5 years. Many do not last nearly that long due to hoof problems, structural problems, fertility issues, or injuries.
How many cows can a 2 year old bull service?
While a two-year-old bull could be expected to cover up to 25 cows. Mature bulls normally should be expected to cover 25 to 35 cows per season. Remember there is normal “prime of life “ for breeding bull.
How many cows can a bull breed per day?
15 cows