Five Additional Activities Improving Cow Herd Profitability
Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University State Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist
Tight cattle supplies and record cattle prices are wonderful, but costs of production have also increased. Even in a good year, out of control production costs may lead to profits below breakeven. There are 10 management strategies important for a profitable cow-calf operation. The first five were covered a couple of weeks ago. Below are the remaining five.
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