BRG
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I went to the Big Horn Classic Superior Calf Sale this week. It is always fun to watch and learn what sells the best. Quality and reputation is #1 and then the added value programs come second. Those programs that have developed a name for quality will really ring the bell. You can just feel it in the room when these well respected programs sell. Then the Source and Aged calves will usually add $3 to $5 a hundred. If the calves have everything done to them, Source and Aged, Certified Natural, Vaccinated, NHTC, ect they will bring alot more. I saw some that were $10 to $15 dollars higher than calves that were generic.
Then the replacement heifers were high as well. Most heifers were about $15 back from their steer mates, but the replacement heifers were from $5 back to $15 higher than steers. Most steers in the 550 lbs area were $150/cwt area or less.
Quality and reputation sells, and most of the reputation herds were Source and Aged.
Then the replacement heifers were high as well. Most heifers were about $15 back from their steer mates, but the replacement heifers were from $5 back to $15 higher than steers. Most steers in the 550 lbs area were $150/cwt area or less.
Quality and reputation sells, and most of the reputation herds were Source and Aged.