Using a Slide in Beef Cattle Marketing

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
January 25, 2022
Price
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Overview

Selling cattle in advance of delivery requires the seller to estimate the future weight of the cattle. The sale price usually must be adjusted because delivery weights differ from estimated weights. This publication explains how to use an "up slide" and a "down slide" to determine fair market value. (2 Pages)

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