custom calving – Beef Cattle

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

Can you provide some guidelines about custom calving? I plan to calve out another producer’s cows. What do I need to consider in terms of feed costs, supplies, labor and other costs?

Following is some information on custom calving prepared in 1995. It needs to be adjusted for changes in labor, fuel, and feed costs. The information is based on interviews with ranchers who are involved in this type of management agreement. …