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http://www.cattlenetwork.com/drovers/columns/What-is-the-ideal-cow-size-219406021.html
August, 2013

Last two paragraphs:

"Individually, we must use a sharp pencil and determine our sweet spot. Try not to get caught up in the hype that a specific size of cow is the only size that is profitable. Your environment and beef-product needs will set the parameters while your producer-specific goals, advantages or needs will narrow that to your ideal cow size."


"Finally, I encourage you to check the weight of your cows and find out exactly where you are--you may be surprised! I travel thousands of miles and study many cow herds and, and I can tell you that most cattlemen think they have a nice set of 1,200# cows. I have seen a lot of 1,350-1,450# cows that somehow always seem to weigh 1200#."

---Jared Wareham
Flying H Genetics
Lowry City, Mo.
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