Using a Slide in Beef Cattle Marketing
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- January 25, 2022
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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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