SALE DAY

Quick Thought:  Yesterday I watched a 2400lb cull bull sell for $0.73/lb.  That works out to $1752.  What a great time to trade in your old genetics and buy a new bull. Buying a new bull is the fastest and most cost effective way to improve your next calf crop.  Have a look at the following table where I compare the cost difference between buying a $1800 bull versus a $3000 bull.

 

Cost of Bull                                                      $1800                                  $3000

Salvage Value (after 4 years of service)           $1500                                  $1500

Actual Cost                                                        $300                                   $1500

Cows Bred (4 years @ 30 cows/year)                  120                                        120

Cows Sired (95% calving rate)                            114                                         114

Cost/calf                                               $300/144 = $2.63/calf       $1500/144 = $13.15/calf

 

When you look at the final costs per calf the difference between an $1800 bull and a $3000 bull is only $10.52 per calf.  Thats only about ten more pounds of weaned calf required to justify the extra expense.  Your calves off of the better bull will probably sell for more per pound as well.  Another thing to remember is that if you are keeping replacement females from your herd, a better bull means better cows which will also increase long term profitability.

 

 

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