This pre-built cattle site is for sale. Salers cattle are typically horned and deep cherry red in color, however a growing number of polled and black Salers are available. Head is medium sized with triangular and rather short face. Hair is thick and often curly. Body is straight top-line, good spring of ribs, rump wide and long and well muscled without excess. The availability of polled genetics in addition to both red and black gives Salers the advantage of breeding program flexibility. Average weight for a mature cow is 1300-1600 lbs and a mature bull is 2300-2600 lbs.
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The Gross Domestic Product report for the 3rd quarter showed US economic growth rising a brisk 3.5 percent. The data was over expectations and the best showing in two years.
9 Nov 2009, 4:01 pm | click here to view more
Net returns have been pressured again in 2009, as input costs remain rather high compared to historical norms while calf prices have struggled, say analysts with the Livestock Marketing Information middle (LMIC). Calf prices are forecast to be slightly higher in the fourth quarter of this year than in 2008, however for the year, calf prices will still be the lowest since 2003.
9 Nov 2009, 4:00 pm | click here to view more
Mississippi State University research has found that protecting young bucks improves herd health and creates a better hunting experience.
20 Nov 2009, 2:44 pm | click here to view more
When you receive a bonus on grid cattle, sometimes it's easier to count your blessings than to ask why.
17 Nov 2009, 4:03 pm | click here to view more
While selected markets performed very well, the global pace of U.S. pork and beef exports lost ground in August compared to 2008, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
17 Nov 2009, 4:02 pm | click here to view more
Feed accounts for 65 percent to 80 percent of total beef-production costs. With grain prices at their highest levels ever, finding a way to lower those costs is important to cattle producers.
16 Nov 2009, 3:59 pm | click here to view more
When times are lean, sales of luxury items are typically the first to fall off. However, when it comes to beef, it appears that consumer demand for the higher quality and pricier Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand held up better than that for USDA Choice or lower grade beef.
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Three years ago, a 30-year decline in beef quality grades was apparent, with only half of fed cattle grading USDA Choice. The Choice/Select spread hit record highs in 2006, but today the picture is much different. July figures show 60.1 percent of the harvest mix graded Choice the first half of this year, but why?
13 Nov 2009, 3:46 pm | click here to view more
The Second Annual Duck River Angus Classic was held October 17, 2009 in Columbia, Tenn.
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Your cowherd checklist might look pretty sparse after the calves are weaned and rebreeding is confirmed. Maybe the cows regained some condition and they're coasting now on crop residue. Next item would be, what, calving?
12 Nov 2009, 3:58 pm | click here to view more
The Southern Source Angus Sale was held September 26, 2009 in Cullman, Ala.
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Cattle are grazers and browsers, eating a wide variety of grasses, forbs and leaves/bark from shrubs and trees. Not having upper front teeth, cattle can't nip off plants as a horse does but use their flexible tongue to wrap around a "bite" and break it off with a movement of the head. They bite short grass with the lower teeth and difficult upper palate, but cannot graze as closely as a horse or sheep.
11 Nov 2009, 3:45 pm | click here to view more
Advertising and promotion are important for any ongoing business or service, even if you have significant good will and public recognition of your product or service. This is true for farmers, ranchers and horse owners just as in other businesses.
11 Nov 2009, 3:44 pm | click here to view more
When I was a little boy my dad put me on a seat and said, Jump and I'll catch you. I did and he didn't. As I gathered myself up off the floor he said in a stern voice, Let that be a lesson to you. Don't ever trust anybody.
10 Nov 2009, 3:50 pm | click here to view more
Every year about this time cattlemen are taking a serious look at how they are going to feed/supplement their cattle through the winter. In many if not every cases there is a focus on how this can be done as cheaply as possible.
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