Livestock Marketing Tools and Frequently Used Terms In our last post we looked into View Organisation We are going to take a look at the pros and cons of these methods when purchasing cattle for your breeding program. What are my selling options for livestock? We evaluated the pros and cons of each option to help you make the best decision for your farm. Marketability Breeding cattle is only half the job - marketing is the other half, and you start ahead of the pack with Herefords. Let’s talk about auction sales first. Single-sire breeding herds. Private Treaty Is it better to purchase cattle at an auction sale or private treaty? Careful evaluation of herd goals and consideration of the pros and cons of each system should determine if using single- or multiple-sire breeding herds is the appropriate breeding system for your operation. An Auction is an occasion All this week on Table Talk we are covering the theme of Livestock Marketing. Salers females possess a larger than average pelvic area, the largest in the industry, and calve easily to the service of larger terminal cross sires. On the other hand, in some regions of the U.S. forage and pasture for winter grazing are well-suited for fall-calving programs. Pros: Easier and accurate identification of a calf sire Return on investment. This is particularly true in the fescue region of the southeastern U.S. Cattle producers should consider what feed resources, both quality and quantity, are available when considering a shift to fall calving. Buying Cattle at Auction vs. • Annual output and income are relatively predictable. Look for a durable, long-lasting option to reduce repair costs and improve ROI. There are a number of pros and cons associated with each of them. The initial cost of a hutch foundation is an important consideration, but don’t overlook the long-term ROI. Suckling Beef Systems Pros • Stable beef production system where, because you have your own supply stock numbers are not subject to seasonal fluctuations in mart prices. What is the definition of an auction? Docile cattle are easier to handle, are less stressed during marketing and produce better eating quality meat, and they don't come any quieter than Herefords. The cattle are usually solid red or black and are naturally horned but polled bloodlines have been developed by selection and are now predominant in the national herd. systems. In this series we are focusing on: Am I a marketer or seller of livestock? Here are some pros and cons to consider. Salers cattle for sale from David Clarke Livestock Limited Viewing a thread - salers CONTACT - Salers Sommet de l'élevage: focus on the demedication program for Salers ... Salers Cattle Pros and Cons, History, Characteristics, Price Salers Cattle - Whispering Aspen Ranch