Dairying on the Offense: Know when to cull
Any good coach knows the best strategy is not just to have all the positions filled, but to have them filled with the best possible players. That same strategy applies in a dairy herd.
View ArticleDHM Numbers: Cow culling, replacement auctions
Weekly dairy cow culling continued to slide far behind last year's pace; and a week's worth of dairy replacement cattle auctions are summarized.
View ArticleDHM Numbers: June culling hits 6-year low
U.S. dairy cows culled for slaughter in June 2014 fell to the lowest level in six years, slipping below 200,000 head for the first time since June 2008.
View ArticleUse hip height and body weight to predict your calves' future
Calf body weight and hip height could be useful indicators of subsequent milk yield.
View ArticleCulling patterns can tell a story
Culling is a regular part of dairy herd management; cows leave the herd for a variety of reasons on a routine basis. In fact, culling may be so commonplace that one forgets to take time to discover...
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When to cull, or not
Four key management concepts help this Florida dairy with culling decisions.
View Article50th anniversary dampened by low prices
Despite a 50th celebration of the World Dairy Expo, dairy producers still have to manage around low milk and cattle prices.
View ArticleWhat Other Costs Should I be Cutting?
Often, during financial stress, farmers are encouraged to cut more costs, but is a there a better way to achieve relief in a tight market?
View ArticleCull Cow Prices Seasonally Higher
Normally, cull cow (animals removed from the breeding herd and harvested) prices are highly seasonal, but that was not the case for much of the last two years.
View ArticleKeep or Cull
Author: JDickrellTo help determine culling candidates, use software programs that will rank your cows based on their potential profitability.
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