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<blockquote data-quote="Jeanne - Simme Valley" data-source="post: 1653470" data-attributes="member: 968"><p>The CAB (Certified Angus Beef) Program pays more $$ if the carcass qualifies. One of the live requirements is that the animal has to be more than 51% black - any breed - except dairy, or humped cattle (<strong>Bos Indicus</strong> Cattle). Then there are a lot of carcass requirements to be certified.</p><p>Also Japan was paying a high premium for black hided carcasses.</p><p>And as mentioned, a number of years ago the feedlots were discounting Herefords because of their performance (well lack of performance) in the feedlot. All breeds have changed - but, old habits are hard to change.</p><p>Therefore, to a feedlot - reds are bad - blacks are more money. Not saying that is true at all. I raise red and black Simmental. "MY" feedlot buyer doesn't care what color they are - but he is a small backyard operation compared to what you are selling to.</p><p>If at all possible, it is always best to find your own direct sales buyer - if you have a quality animal to sell.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeanne - Simme Valley, post: 1653470, member: 968"] The CAB (Certified Angus Beef) Program pays more $$ if the carcass qualifies. One of the live requirements is that the animal has to be more than 51% black - any breed - except dairy, or humped cattle ([B]Bos Indicus[/B] Cattle). Then there are a lot of carcass requirements to be certified. Also Japan was paying a high premium for black hided carcasses. And as mentioned, a number of years ago the feedlots were discounting Herefords because of their performance (well lack of performance) in the feedlot. All breeds have changed - but, old habits are hard to change. Therefore, to a feedlot - reds are bad - blacks are more money. Not saying that is true at all. I raise red and black Simmental. "MY" feedlot buyer doesn't care what color they are - but he is a small backyard operation compared to what you are selling to. If at all possible, it is always best to find your own direct sales buyer - if you have a quality animal to sell. [/QUOTE]
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