Impact of Brahman Influence on Breeding Female Prices in South Texas: Results from a Special Sale in Bee County, Texas
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- Date of Publication
- December 7, 2021
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Overview
This publication highlights the positive effect of Brahman influence on prices of breeding stock sold in a South Texas auction. Though Brahman influence typically decreases the price for feeder cattle in other regions, its well-known breed effects and hybrid vigor in crosses add significant value to breeding stock in South Texas.
Cattle attributes for the lots considered in this research include:
- Number of head
- Coat color
- Frame size
- Condition
- Brahman influence
- Physiological stage
- Polledness
- Price per head
- Weight
(4 pages)
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