![]() ![]() ![]() Based on these assumptions and adjusted for the weaning rate, average calf revenue is $655 per cow. Weaning rate was estimated at 85%, meaning that it is expected that a calf will be weaned and sold from 85% of the cows that were exposed to the bull. So, the timing of calf sales would have had a significant impact on cow-calf revenues. However, it is important to note that calf prices were much higher in December of 2021, than in October and November. Therefore, a steer/heifer average price of $1.40 per lb is used for the analysis, which was $0.10 per lb higher than last year. In the fourth quarter of 2021, steers in this weight range were selling for prices in the upper $140’s and heifers in the low $130’s, on a state average basis. Note that in this table we are not including depreciation or interest on equipment/fencing/facilities, as well as labor and land costs.Ĭalves are assumed to be weaned and sold at an average weight of 550 lbs. ![]() Every operation is different, so producers should evaluate and modify these estimates to fit their situation. Table 1 summarizes estimated costs for a well-managed spring-calving cowherd for 2021. The purpose of this article is to examine cow-calf profitability for a spring calving herd that sold weaned calves in the fall of 2021 and provide an estimate of profitability for the upcoming year. ![]()
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