Thats what I was thinking.
Milking cow/ young stock prices.
- Thread starter Cuthbert
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Thats what I was thinking.
happycows
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Few times over the last few years I’ve looked at selling some surplus youngstock and I’d say they hardly ever make what it costs too rear them.
I’ve just sold a few incalf cows. Seem much better money than selling youngstock.
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- somerset
we have been quietly buying a few y/s, I/c hfrs 500-750, stirks can be all over the range, 100 - 350. will serve most to beef this autumn
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- South Molton
Yet AHDB , a government quango funded by us, keep telling us it costs 2k to rear a heifer. Yet tb compensation is a pittance for in calf heifers. Try rearing them that , £640 iirc. Left hand don't know what the right hand is doing!
Holsteinfriesian90
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happycows
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- North Devon Cornwall border
2kseriously.
That figure would include a lost opportunity cost so if you didn't have youngstock and kept a extra 30 milking cows that made a extra £50k profit they'd add that too your heifer rearing cost.
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as the drought continues, some farmers will have to sell y/s to save forage for the milkers, out of pattern cows holsworthy, I/c but not warranted, or just running with the bull, very cheap £500, yet same sort of cows,but warranted I/c
sold very well up to £900's.in Exeter. but for a lot of farmers its another kick in the rubbish after a bad year, and I bet increases in milk prices will only cover cake prices. we are going to put most of autumn block to beef. we see any amount of decent young cows I/c so no calving or 3/4 problems, and they certainly don't cost £2000 !
sold very well up to £900's.in Exeter. but for a lot of farmers its another kick in the rubbish after a bad year, and I bet increases in milk prices will only cover cake prices. we are going to put most of autumn block to beef. we see any amount of decent young cows I/c so no calving or 3/4 problems, and they certainly don't cost £2000 !
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- South Molton
And watch the tb valuations plummet to boot
ollie989898
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Depends on who the farmer selling them is. A known quantity from a reputable farm who has an eye for breeding will always sell strongly. Conversely, ropey cattle that never look well even in a growy year won't make the cost of shooting them.
happycows
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Anyone go Bodmin way to dispersal yesterday? Hear trade was very tough come the end.
Who's was that? Cows from bodmin that came to holsworthy last week found a sticky trade...
Holsteinfriesian90
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- Cornwall
I saw that. sad for the one that's selling up a lifetimes work and hasn't been rewarded.
happycows
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- North Devon Cornwall border
Sorry my mistake yes last Wednesday.
Was told £250-£400 for spring calvers due next feb/March.
Very sad to hit such a bad time too sell.
So the cows that were part of the dispersal? What's worrying is the 20% that would have went cull before the sale.
And yes, cows served but not warranted or in calve for feb were given away. People dont want too many dry cows over winter when there worries about grub for milkers.
The Jersey sale next Monday will be interesting.
happycows
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Maybe but channel island sales aren’t that common.
I‘d bet the jerseys might have more of a following and better trade than the guernsey, which might struggle.
Served heifers topped at £500 and bullers topped at £399. Heifers to calve in aug to Angus, £1050.
5+ calvers average 552, but topped at £1701
Also the 1st calve heifers average..... if any one wants to expand or get into milk
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Also the 1st calve heifers average..... if any one wants to expand or get into milk
They would have purchased a lot of the Guernseys cheap out of Jonnies farm, think @Cows 'n grass got some bargains from there too.