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<blockquote data-quote="TCRanch" data-source="post: 1720163" data-attributes="member: 24027"><p>While I agree, I recently attended Herd Health Strategies, sponsored by Zoetis & my vet clinic. Dr. Bob Larson, K-State College of Vet Med, made me stop and think. I've always been of the mindset that if a cow raises a dink, she gets a ride on the trailer. He was specifically talking about older cows, but raised the point: why? If she's still in good health/condition and calving during a defined calving season (or even all year, if that's how your operation works), she's paid for and you're still getting a calf. Hmmmm. I haven't bought a cow since our original 33 bred cows in '09, so "paid for" doesn't necessarily apply in my world. I've always strived for a uniform calf crop. But I did get the top bid for my tiny little Mighty Mouse this year (and squat for his mama when I hauled her in).</p><p></p><p>Since your herd is registered, this certainly wouldn't apply to you. But food for thought.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TCRanch, post: 1720163, member: 24027"] While I agree, I recently attended Herd Health Strategies, sponsored by Zoetis & my vet clinic. Dr. Bob Larson, K-State College of Vet Med, made me stop and think. I've always been of the mindset that if a cow raises a dink, she gets a ride on the trailer. He was specifically talking about older cows, but raised the point: why? If she's still in good health/condition and calving during a defined calving season (or even all year, if that's how your operation works), she's paid for and you're still getting a calf. Hmmmm. I haven't bought a cow since our original 33 bred cows in '09, so "paid for" doesn't necessarily apply in my world. I've always strived for a uniform calf crop. But I did get the top bid for my tiny little Mighty Mouse this year (and squat for his mama when I hauled her in). Since your herd is registered, this certainly wouldn't apply to you. But food for thought. [/QUOTE]
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