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Producing and Marketing High Value Calves

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
January 25, 2022
Price
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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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