Producing and Marketing High Value Calves
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- Date of Publication
- January 25, 2022
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Overview
With production costs increasing and calf prices remaining fairly stable, cow-calf producers are searching for ways to add value to calves and make their operations more profitable.
In this publication readers will learn about:
- Breeding herd management
- Calving season
- The importance of breed type
- Calf crop management and marketing
(5 pages)
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