Bull beef

[saly123]

Passed our Tb test last week. Thinking about selling some of our weaned bulls. About 10 months old. Any thoughts on what their worth if we sold privately.? Based in Pembrokeshire.
couple of pics. Or any interest send me a message on here.

 

[Agrivator]

It's not easy to tell from the photos, but a guess would be £2.40/kg liveweight up to about 320kg, and £2.20/kg liveweight for those above 320 kg.

If you want to make life easier (and safer?) in future, I would de-horn and castrate them at birth, do them well and sell them store at anytime from 12 to 18 months. There is a far wider market for steers than for bulls, and they can be kept to much older ages.

 

[tr250]

If I was a buyer of cattle which we are not as we run a closed herd i would have my ears pricked up for a bargain as no one wants bulls but in the next 6 months they will alter beyond belief. Is there any chance you can keep them barley Is cheap and the beef price is on the up a little

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Get the horns whopped off them it will tidy them up no end

 

[tr250]

Get the horns whopped off them it will tidy them up no end

I disagree. While I’m a big advocate of de budding as calves these bulls need to be on a hook in 6 months and don’t need any upset at this point

 

[Northeastfarmer]

I disagree. While I’m a big advocate of de budding as calves these bulls need to be on a hook in 6 months and don’t need any upset at this point

Taking the horns won’t set them back one bit...if they stick one of them horns up your arse or another beasts they’ll be a set back

 

[tr250]

Taking the horns won’t set them back one bit...if they stick one of them horns up your arse or another beasts they’ll be a set back

Granted it’s not ideal but they are what they are now for the sake of 6 months. They need to grow everyday to be 400kg at 16 months. You need eyes in your arse with bulls anyway horns or no horns

 

[Werzle]

Passed our Tb test last week. Thinking about selling some of our weaned bulls. About 10 months old. Any thoughts on what their worth if we sold privately.? Based in Pembrokeshire.
couple of pics. Or any interest send me a message on here.

Around £680-£700 Good growthy sorts but not showing them in there best clothes horned and stale -ish. To get premium prices on young bulls they need to look slick and fit. Bulls are better dehorned so the buyer can mix them with others without worry but i wouldnt bother doing it now because they would be losing fattening time staying with you tbh

 

[saly123]

Thanks for replies so far. Dehorning would have been better. Making sure this years calves get dehorned.