How much are heifers selling for?

How much are heifers selling for?

Based on the 2019 budget, slaughter cows (1,200 pounds) are expected to average $50 per hundredweight, while 550 pounds steers and 520 heifers are expected to average $145 and $130 per hundredweight respectively.

How much does a cow sell for in NZ?

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Are cattle prices going up in 2020?

The price of beef and veal increased 20.1% between October 2020 and October 2021, recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows. It’s far outpacing the increasing price of pork, which is 14.1% more expensive than it was at this time last year.

How much do cows cost 2021?

from 2021, with a range of $120 to $150/cwt. throughout the year. All cattle classes are expected to trade higher, and prices are expected to improve over the next three years.

How much is a heifer calf worth?

A bred heifer can cost around $1,300. Whereas matured cows can cost around $4,000 to $5,000 each. A matured cow can weigh around 2,200 pounds i.e. $1.85 cwt.

How much are weaned calves worth?

Results indicated that at an average calf weight of 574 pounds, weaning was worth an extra $4 to $7 per cwt, or $20 to $40 per head, without giving consideration for any weight gain during the weaning period.

How much does it cost to rearing Heifers for milk?

Using InCalf data for a mob of 50 heifers, the potential gain to move them from 10% under target liveweight to achieving targets is $3875 at a $5/kgMS milk price. This section highlights some of the key aspects to rearing heifers from weaning through to first calving.

How much economic benefit can heifers achieve from 10% below target liveweight?

This equates to $35 economic benefit per heifer compared to heifers 10% below target liveweight. Using InCalf data for a mob of 50 heifers, the potential gain to move them from 10% under target liveweight to achieving targets is $3875 at a $5/kgMS milk price.

How well do heifers perform at first calving?

Heifers represent the future of your dairy herd. How well heifers are grown and their body condition at first calving has a big impact on their reproductive performance and milksolids production in their first season. Heifers reaching target liveweight will produce 8.5kgMS more in their first lactation than if they are 10% below target liveweight.

How do you analyse the economics of Heifer grazing?

There are four ways to analyse the economics of heifer grazing. Heifer growth should be measured by liveweight, the only objective measure of dairy heifer performance. Weight performance is also useful to inform working relationships between stock owners and the heifer grazier.

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